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Spike in Acetaminophen Overdoses Raises Alarm This Flu Season

1/11/2025

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The New Jersey Poison Control Center has seen a troubling spike in accidental acetaminophen overdoses this flu season, with patients urgently treated to avert liver failure. With acetaminophen lurking in over 600 products, experts urge vigilance, particularly for children, as it's all too easy to surpass the safe daily limit of 4,000 mg.

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The New Jersey Poison Control Center has seen a troubling spike in accidental acetaminophen overdoses this flu season, with patients urgently treated to avert liver failure. With acetaminophen lurking in over 600 products, experts urge vigilance, particularly for children, as it's all too easy to surpass the safe daily limit of 4,000 mg.