How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls about kids, energy drinks
Poison control centers around the U.S. received approximately 24% more calls concerning kids and their consumption of energy drinks in 2023 than the year before, according to data from America’s Poison Centers.
Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks
Signs of possible caffeine overdoses include an increased heart rate, heart palpitations, heightened blood pressure, anxiousness and rapid breathing.
Poison Control seeing an increase in kids being poisoned by caffeine in Northeast Florida
Florida Poison Control recommends checking the back of a canned drink for the caffeine content, limiting caffeine for teenagers, and if you believe your child is suffering from poisoning, call poison control 1-800-222-1222. You can also call if you have questions about caffeine poisoning or any other poison control-related inquiries.
Poison control centers see significant rise in cases of kids and energy drinks
Poison control centers are seeing an alarming rise in cases involving energy drinks and children. After years of steady numbers, America's Poison Centers reported a 20% increase from 2022 to 2023.
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Poison control centers report spike in calls about kids and energy drinks
America's Poison Centers, which accredits and represents 55 poison centers across the country, said children’s exposure to energy drinks rose from 2,168 in 2022 to 2,694 in 2023. About 48% of cases in young kids were unintentional,
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How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls
A majority of pediatric calls concerned minors who had inadvertently consumed too much caffeine via an energy drink.
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Poison Control seeing an increase in kids being poisoned by caffeine in Northeast Florida
You’re feeling kind of jittery, anxious.” Dr. Rashid is a Medical Toxicologist and works at the Florida Poison Control Center in Jacksonville. She said more and more young people are consuming ...