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Since the beginning of 2005, 615 children have been poisoned by dishwashing powder
NZ Herald, Saturday June 30th, “Mother wins detergent restrictions.”
A 4 year old boy has already suffered through nearly 50 operations, is fed through a tube, and needs 24 hour care. The mother, in combination with Safekids has managed to get new regulations in place to lower the causticity of detergents, such as dishwashing powder.
Lock all your household chemicals away.
And if you suspect your child has swallowed something bad, CALL 0800 764 766 immediately and follow their advice.
They will tell you whether to give the child anything (usually not) whether to make the child vomit (usually not, and definitely not in the case of dishwashing powder).
NZ Company invents intelligent shoe.
Zephyr technology, a hi-tech startup company based right here in New Zealand, has invented a shoe for Diabetics. Some 60% of Diabetics suffer from DPN, (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy) which can lead to ulceration and even amputation of limbs.This amazing product can detect those conditions and offers ample warning, so that preventative action can be taken. This is only one of their world-leading products and it’s a company we will hear much more of in future.
www.zephyrtech.co.nz
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