In case of emergency

Resources

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Button Battery Awareness Day - 12 June 2023

The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) and the European Portable Battery Association (EPBA) are calling on authorities, healthcare providers and policymakers to drive awareness and
understanding of button battery ingestion in children and deliver effective prevention strategies to help achieve earlier diagnosis and, ultimately, save young lives.  ESPGHAN held its second annual Button Battery Awareness Day on 12 June 2023.

Click on the following link to access the  Press Release, the Manifesto,  and the Q&A brochure

 

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Spread the word - join the campaign

Please find our downloads below. Print them and hang them at home, in your waiting room or work place. Please help us to inform others by spreading these important messages.

RCEM Button Battery Ingestion Clinical Learning Case

This information is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct. EPBA, its member companies and anyone acting on behalf of EPBA shall not be held responsible for damages of any nature resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information