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A 1-year-old died after being exposed to fentanyl at his day care. Here's how parents can help protect their kids.
A 1-year-old died after reportedly being exposed to fentanyl at his New York City day care.
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Why a drug that can reverse fentanyl overdoses should be available over the counter in Canada
Fentanyl deaths have become an epidemic in Canada, with police and health experts from all across the country warning the public of the drug’s devastating and potentially fatal effects. In Canada, the so-called overdose antidote is available by prescription only in a liquid form that’s administered via an intramuscular injection. Narcan works by quickly reversing the respiratory depression caused by opiates in an overdose.