Children poisoned less than 6 years old,1995-98 (Shannon,NEJM342,186-191,2000) Agents of children Cosmetics 568,856 Cleaning products 500,791 Analgesics 354,722 Plants 322,991 Cough and cold medicines 278,460 Foreign bodies 256,263 Topical agents 234,997 Pesticides 164,277 Vitamins 151,871 Hydrocarbons 106,265 Children poisoned less than 6 years old, 1995-98 (Shannon, NEJM 342, 186-191, 2000) Agents # of children Cosmetics 568,856 Cleaning products 500,791 Analgesics 354,722 Plants 322,991 Cough and cold medicines 278,460 Foreign bodies 256,263 Topical agents 234,997 Pesticides 164,277 Vitamins 151,871 Hydrocarbons 106,265