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RCEM Safety Flash: Water beads & bowel obstruction (23 December 2024)

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The Royal College of Emergency Medicine have issued a safety alert on children's toys containing water beads. Doctors are warning these gifts could pose a danger to children and vulnerable adults if swallowed.

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RCEM Safety Flash: Water beads & bowel obstruction (23 December 2024) https://rcem.ac.uk/ed-doctors-issue-hidden-hazards-warning-about-popular-stocking-fillers-this-festi…
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