Melatonin Mishaps: Pediatric Exposures on the Rise Reach Alarming Levels
Atlanta, Georgia – The number of children unintentionally ingesting melatonin in various forms, such as gummies and tablets, has seen a significant spike over the past two decades. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the instances of pediatric melatonin exposures have surged in recent years. Anticipating a 530 percent rise in calls to poison centers for pediatric melatonin incidents between 2012 and 2021, the CDC reported an estimated …