Liquid Nicotine: The danger to children

liquid nicotine II the danger to children 2810% From the beginning of 2011 through the end of 2014, poison control centers had a 2810% increase in the number of calls about children ages 5 and under who had been exposed to liquid nicotine. In 2014, that was almost 7 children every day 2013 1802 kids 2011 2012 2014 84 kids 172 kids 2360 kids Why do kids get into liquid nicotine? Liquid nicotine and the bottles are easy to open. look like juice to a child, It can smell like candy, fruit and other foods that kids love. What happens with direct contact? Swallowing Swallowing as little as a /½ teaspoon (2.5ml) of liquid nicotine can be deadly to a Touching Liquid nicotine is easily absorbed through the skin. small child. direct contact can cause: severe stomach vomiting seizures pain R.I.P. fast heart rate & difficulty breathing high blood pressure death How Vou can help Put It Up and Away and Out of Sight Keep out of reach of children by storing liquid nicotine and eCig supplies up, away, and out of sight – preferably in a locked cabinet. Check every place your child visits – friends, grandparents, caregivers – to make sure they also have it stored safely. Refill Alone Only refill eCigs when children are not around, and put supplies away immediately after use. Protect Skin Wear rubber or latex gloves when handling liquid nicotine. Clean up spills right away with paper towels, and throw everything away in a trash can kids can't open. Dispose Properly Dispose of leftover liquid by pouring it into a bag of kitty litter or coffee grounds. Put empty liquid nicotine containers, paper towels, and any other waste into the bag, and throw it away in a trash can kids can't open. Kitty Litter Coffee Know How to Call the Poison Help Line Have the number for the poison help line, 1-800-222-1222, posted in a visible spot and stored in your phone. Call immediately if you think someone has had direct contact with liquid nicotine. CREATED BY: Prevent Child Injury FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.PreventChildInjury.org/liquid-nicotine DATA SOURCES: CDC http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750028.html; accessed January 26, 2015 Mowry, J., Spyker, D., Cantilena, L., McMillan, N., Ford, M. (2014). 2013 Annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers; National Poison Data System (NPDS): 31st Annual Report. Clinical Toxicology, 52, p. 1032-1283. Mowry, J., Spyker, D., Cantilena, L., Bailey, ., Ford, M. (2013). 2012 Annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers; National Poison Data System (NPDS): 30th Annual Report. Clinical Toxicology, 521, p. 949-1229. Bronstein, A., Spyker, D., Cantilena, L., Rumack, B., Dart, R. (2012). 2011 Annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers; National Poison Data System (NPDS): 29th Annual Report. Clinical Toxicology, 50, p. 911-1164.