Medicine Safety and Disposal Practices

Denver from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital educates kids on medicine safety. He emphasizes the importance of storing medicine safely, distinguishing it from candy, and taking it only under adult supervision. The video also covers proper disposal methods for leftover medicine to prevent accidental ingestion. Denver concludes with a reminder to never share medicine and to always follow adult guidance.

Why is it important for adults to store medicine out of children's reach?

• To keep it fresh

• To save space in the house

• To prevent children from taking it accidentally

• To make it easier to find

What should you do if you see medicine left out in the open?

• Take it immediately

• Throw it away

• Remind an adult to store it safely

• Ignore it

Why can medicine be mistaken for candy?

• They are both found in the kitchen

• They are both sweet

• They can look similar

• They are both colorful

What should you do before taking medicine?

• Mix it with food

• Check the instructions and time on the bottle

• Take it whenever you feel like it

• Ask a friend for advice

Why is it important not to share your medicine with others?

• It might not taste good to them

• It could harm them

• They might not like it

• It is expensive

What should you do with leftover medicine?

• Give it to a friend

• Mix it with something gross before disposal

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Store it for future use

Where can you safely dispose of leftover medicine?

• In a regular trash can

• In the backyard

• In a medication disposal bin at a pharmacy

• In the kitchen sink

What is a safe way to dispose of medicine if you can't reach a disposal site?

• Leave it in the sun

• Burn it

• Mix it with kitty litter or used coffee grounds

• Flush it down the toilet

Who should give medicine to a child?

• A trusted adult

• The child themselves

• A sibling

• A friend

What is the main reason for keeping medicine in a safe place?

• To save space

• To prevent accidental ingestion

• To keep it cool

• To make it look neat