Characteristics of Cases of Prescription Fentanyl Exposure Among US Children Aged <6 Years Reported to Poison Centers, 2012-2024

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Authors: Keisuke Abé, Lynne Fullerton, Samuel L. Swift, Kristine Tollestrup, Caitlin F. Bonney
DOI: 10.1177/00333549251412307
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Abstract

Objectives: Illicit fentanyl exposure among US children has increased in the past 10 years. However, whether rates of prescription fentanyl exposure have changed in this population is unknown. We described prescription fentanyl exposure among young children. Methods: We studied cases of prescription fentanyl exposure among children aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Poisoning and overdose treatments Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

Publication details

Journal / source
Public Health Reports
Volume
141
Issue
4
Pages
552–557
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN