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Deck the Halls - NJ Poison Center’s Holiday Hazards List

Mishaps and injuries often occur right under our noses especially during the hectic holiday season. Be aware of common holiday hazards.

Another toy, another disc battery. So far this year, the NJ Poison Control Center sent over 30 children into hospital emergency rooms for swallowing a disc battery. X-rays must be taken to be sure a disc battery is not stuck in the esophagus where it may go undetected and eventually kill a child. Read more bit.ly/2yXOta4NJPIES' FB / Twitter / Website

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