Most people know to keep items such as bleach and antifreeze out of the reach of little ones, but experts say there are other dangers lurking in the home that Hoosiers may not consider. Dierdre Davis with the Indiana Poison Center says over-the-counter medication is very dangerous for children, but their curiosity can put them at risk of a dangerous situation. She says putting medication up high may not keep a little one away.
With temperatures expected to reach near 90 degrees this weekend, many may be headed to the pool in the backyard.
Indiana Poison Center Director Dr. James Mowry cautions pool owners about handling, using and storing potentially hazardous pool care chemicals. The director has also gone ahead to caution home owners to not procure huge amount of Sodium Hydroxide Wholesale and store it, because the fumes developed over time can be toxic. Chlorine, when stored in undiluted forms, can be quite toxic.
