Data from CDCgov show that reports of exposure to cleaners and disinfectants to poison centers increased substantially in March 2020 corresponding with the rise in COVID19 cases. Learn how to safely use cleaning chemicals: FactFriday
). Further analysis of the increase in calls from 2019 to 2020 , showed that among all cleaner categories, bleaches accounted for the largest percentage of the increase , whereas nonalcohol disinfectants and hand sanitizers accounted for the largest percentages of the increase among disinfectant categories. Inhalation represented the largest percentage increase from 2019 to 2020 among all exposure routes, with an increase of 35.3% for all cleaners and an increase of 108.8% for all disinfectants.
The findings in this report are subject to at least two limitations. First, NPDS data likely underestimate the total incidence and severity of poisonings, because they are limited to persons calling poison centers for assistance. Second, data on the direct attribution of these exposures to efforts to prevent or treat COVID-19 are not available in NPDS.
Exposures to cleaners and disinfectants reported to NPDS increased substantially in early March 2020. Associated with increased use of cleaners and disinfectants is the possibility of improper use, such as using more than directed on the label, mixing multiple chemical products together, not wearing protective gear, and applying in poorly ventilated areas.
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