Nonfatal, unintentional medication exposures among young children—United States, 2001–2003.

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Nonfatal, unintentional medication exposures among young children—United States, 2001–2003.

January 25, 2006

Prevention C for DC and. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2006;55(1):1-5.

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This study reports on the incidence of unintentional exposure to prescription and over-the-counter medications that are not properly stored out of reach of young children.

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