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Urgent Warning: Dangers of Button Batteries Highlighted by Recent Incident

KTSM••Josh DuBose
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A four-year-old girl in California is currently in critical condition after swallowing a button battery, a small and shiny object that can attract children's attention. This incident underscores the significant health risks posed by these batteries, which can cause severe internal injuries if ingested. Parents and caregivers are urged to be vigilant and keep such batteries out of reach of young children. Awareness of the dangers associated with these batteries is crucial to prevent similar accidents in the future.

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