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Many people do not realize how dangerous high-powered magnets are. Children—including older children and teens—have been known to swallow these magnets. The magnets can pull toward each other inside the body, pinching tissue between them and causing life-threatening injuries. For more information about high-powered magnet safety, visit www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits.
High-powered magnets header graphic ESP
Many people do not realize how dangerous high-powered magnets are. Children—including older children and teens—have been known to swallow these magnets. The magnets can pull toward each other inside the body, pinching tissue between them and causing life-threatening injuries. For more information about high-powered magnet safety, visit www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits.