US EditionPolice in B.C. say girl, 5, revived with naloxone after fentanyl overdose
- A 5-year-old girl in B.C. Was hospitalized after overdosing on fentanyl found at home, according to Mission RCMP.
- She exhibited distress signs, including vomiting and breathing issues, prompting adults to call 911.
- Paramedics administered multiple doses of Naloxone, and she remained in the hospital overnight but is expected to recover.
- Police remind the public that fentanyl is dangerous for all ages, especially children, urging secure storage and immediate medical aid if exposure occurs.
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Parents 'praying for a miracle' after eight-week-old baby overdosed at Glasgow hospital
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Police in BC Say Girl, 5, Revived With Naloxone After Fentanyl Overdose
Police in Mission, B.C., say a five-year-old girl was sent to hospital last week after she apparently overdosed on fentanyl, requiring multiple doses of naloxone to revive her. Mission RCMP say emergency responders were called to a home on Nottman Street on Thursday, where they found the child unconscious after she “reportedly handled a jar containing fentanyl” while having a bath. Police say adults in the home called 911 after the child began v…
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