Danger at home: Two children hospitalized after eating cannabis-infused candies
A worrying incident occurred this week in Jerusalem, when two brothers, aged 3 and 5, were rushed to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in serious condition. The children arrived at the emergency room suffering from symptoms of confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, and difficulty walking.
Following comprehensive medical examinations conducted by the hospital staff, it was discovered that the children had accidentally eaten candies containing cannabis. The children were transferred for further treatment and observation in the pediatric intensive care unit, where they received appropriate medical care to stabilize their condition.
Medical experts warn that products containing cannabis, especially candies or sweets, can appear innocent and very attractive to young children. However, the active ingredients in these products can cause severe and dangerous effects on the bodily systems of children, who are not accustomed to such amounts of the substance.
Following the incident, medical and safety officials are calling on parents to be extremely careful about storing products of this type. It is very important to keep medications, nutritional supplements, and medical cannabis products in locked, high places, out of the reach of children, to prevent similar cases in the future.