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University of Galway research highlights life-threatening dangers button batteries pose to young children

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

New research from University of Galway, published today, raises awareness of the devastating injuries that can be caused to young children who ingest button batteries.

The study is the first of its kind in Ireland and highlights that children between the ages of six months and six years are at particular risk.

The research revealed that almost nine out of 10 people surveyed were not aware that a spoonful of honey can help delay the corrosive damage caused if a child swallows one of these batteries.

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