Postcard: Can you spot the difference?

Organization: Health Canada

Date published: 2024
Pub.: 240482

Button batteries can easily be mistaken for candy!

Every year, hundreds of button battery ingestions occur in Canada. Toddlers are most at risk. A swallowed button battery can burn through the throat or esophagus in as little as 2 hours. This can lead to serious injury or even death.
Button batteries are found in everyday items like watches, toys and remotes. Make sure their battery compartments screw shut or keep these items out of sight and reach of children. Even used batteries can still be dangerous. Dispose of them quickly and properly.
If you think someone has swallowed a button battery, take them to the nearest emergency department immediately. On the way to the hospital, giving them honey can reduce the risk of serious injury. Do not delay seeking medical attention to obtain honey.

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