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Children, including teens, are most vulnerable when it comes to cannabis and its effects and can become very ill following its ingestion. Younger children are more susceptible to poisoning because of their smaller size. Cannabis products, especially edibles, are particularly enticing to young children and must be locked out of sight and out of reach.  If ingestion is suspected, please seek urgent medical attention. 

If you choose to have cannabis in your home, follow these safety tips to ensure children are not accidentally exposed to the drug: 

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Choking, suffocation, and strangulation cause serious unintentional injuries. The majority of these injuries occur in the home environment. Parents can use the following tips to prevent these injuries from happening.

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Each year, the MCH Trauma Centre sees approximately 20 patients who sustained serious injuries while riding on ATVs. The injuries include: brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, dental and facial trauma, abdominal trauma, and multiple fractures. 

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A broken jaw is medically known as a jaw fracture. Read on to learn more about this type of injury and its treatment.

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The Emergency Department of the Montreal Children’s Hospital sees approximately 40 children each year with injuries related to the use of bunk beds. Read more to learn how to prevent bunk bed injury.

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Don’t forget to check the batteries in your home smoke detectors. 

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A button battery is the small lithium round battery found in watches, hearing aids, remote car starters, toys, musical books, LED flashlights and more. The batteries are shiny, round and enticing to young children who may stick them in their nose, ears or mouth. This is extremely dangerous. If the lithium battery is swallowed, it erodes and causes serious tissue damage. Immediate medical attention is vital.

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Here are a few safety tips about car seats according to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and other useful information

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Some safety hazards apply to all children. But many problems are especially dangerous for children at a particular age or stage of development.

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