Kindergartener reportedly ingests hand sanitizer at school, hospitalized for .23 BAC
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Health experts are warning schools and parents after a Pennsylvania kindergartner reportedly ingested hand sanitizer on the second day of class, and was hospitalized with a startling .23 blood alcohol level.
Barry Balaski, superintendent of Moon Area School District, told Fox News in an email that the health and wellness of students is a priority. Hand sanitizer can be a great way to kill germs when soap and water aren’t available however it can be toxic when young children swallow it! Read about dangers of poisonings for National Poison Prevention Week!https://t.co/yh13MD5KH6 pic.twitter.com/Uf0mJHLQDa
"As part of our district's Health and Safety Plan and in accordance with the CDC's guidance for schools, the district provides hand sanitizing stations that are available in each of our schools," Balaski said. "In addition, students are permitted to have hand sanitizer in their desk or backpack. However, students are not required to keep it in their desk or backpack, particularly if a parent/guardian does not want them to have it."
Balaski went on, "Education is an important part of our Health and Safety initiatives. Our teachers often speak to students about the components of our Health and Safety Plan. In addition, we hope parents will also continue to educate their children at home."
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