万圣节发光棒泄漏导致260岁以上儿童接触毒物,引发毒物控制警告。 Halloween glow stick leaks cause 260+ child exposures, prompting poison control warnings.

据毒物控制中心报告,万圣节期间打电话的次数大幅增加,约260起与发光棒和发光首饰有关的事件(每天约20起),原因是接触里面的液体,这可能造成皮肤、眼睛或嘴部的刺激。 Poison control centers report a significant increase in calls during Halloween, with around 260 incidents related to glow sticks and glow jewelry—up from about 20 daily—due to exposure to the liquid inside, which can cause skin, eye, or mouth irritation. 症状包括刺痛、烧灼或胃不适。 Symptoms include stinging, burning, or upset stomach. 专家建议向受影响地区提供用水,提供用水或零食(如果摄入的话),并在出现窒息或呼吸问题时寻求紧急治疗。 Experts advise rinsing affected areas with water, offering water or snacks if ingested, and seeking emergency care if choking or breathing issues occur. 该物质一般是无毒性的,但敦促父母监督儿童,防止咀嚼这些物品。 The substance is generally non-toxic, but parents are urged to supervise children and prevent chewing on these items. 可通过拨打1-800-222-1222或访问毒药求助中心.org获得帮助。 Help is available by calling 1-800-222-1222 or visiting PoisonHelp.org.