Toy-Related Injuries Linked to at Least 10 Child Deaths Last Year: CPSC Warns
Federal safety officials urge parents and caregivers to remain aware of the gifts they give during the holiday season, as many toys carry significant risks.
Tag Archives: Children Death
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Oxbryta Lawsuit Filed Over Vaso-Occlusive Crisis (VOC) from Recalled Sickle Cell Disease Drug
Following an Oxbryta recall issued last month, an Illinois man has filed a lawsuit alleging the manufacturer failed to adequately test the sickle cell anemia drug before rushing it to market.
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Water Beads Linked to Increasing Number of Child Injuries: Study
Thousands of children have been treated for water bead injuries since 2016, after swallowing the small absorbable gel spheres that then expand up to 400x in size.
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NHTSA Releases School Transportation Safety Tips Amid Rising Bus Stop Fatalities
Nearly 200 children died between 2013 and 2022 in accidents involving school transportation, NHTSA data revealed.
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CPSC Warns About Magnetic Toy Set Injury Risks Associated With 3 Products That Violate Federal Safety Standards
Manufacturers of the shaping balls, stones and chess pieces have refused to issue magnetic toy recalls to remove their dangerous products from the market.
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CPSC Report Warns About Increasing Rate of Child Drowning Deaths in U.S.
Federal safety officials indicate that 380 U.S. children drowned in 2021; which is an increase of 12% over the previous year.
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CPSC Reports Increase in Off-Road Vehicle Deaths, Often Involving Children
ATVs were linked to more rider injuries and deaths than any other vehicle, according to the CPSC report, which indicates children under 12 make up nearly half of all off-road vehicle deaths
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Singulair Asthma Drug Label To Be Updated With More Prominent Warnings About Sleep Disorders, Aggression and Depression in U.K.
The label update comes several months after the New York Attorney General called for more stringent Singulair pediatric suicide warnings for the widely used asthma drug, as incidents of self-harm continue to be reported.
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Senators Introduce New Law to Outlaw Water Beads After Child Deaths
Nearly 8,000 child emergency room visits have been linked to water beads since 2016, according to the CPSC, leading to calls for new legislation to ban the expanding balls.
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New York AG Calls for More Stringent Warnings for Singulair Pediatric Suicide Risks
Many parents are still unaware about the risk of Singulair psychiatric side effects, including pediatric suicide risks, the letter warns.
