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A.M. Vitals: Batteries Pose Risk to Kids

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Here's what's making health news this morning: Batteries Shown to Pose Risk for Kids (WSJ): ER visits by kids who've ingested batteries are rising, and of particular concern are little round "button" batteries found in many watches and other small devices, which can cause severe injury if they lodge in the esophagus.

Read the complete post at http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2012/05/14/a-m-vitals-batteries-pose-risk-to-kids/?mod=WSJBlog


Posted May 14 2012, 09:21 AM by Health Blog
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