Tag: poison
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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- Injury
Spider Bites
Insect bites are commonly blamed on a spider bite, but the truth is that most bites are not caused by spiders. Unlike chiggers which feast on the skin, or mosquitoes, that suck the blood, spiders do not see humans as food. They rarely bite and will usually retreat quickly to avoid an encounter with a... -
- Illness
Poisoning Accidents in the Home
Poison Control calls have increased! While it hasn’t been found to be directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, children are spending more time at home and families have more cleaning products stored at home than usual. Children that accidentally ingest poison are typically under 5 years old. It is best to use extra safety measures...