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An Akron Children's Hospital doctor recommends pediatricians discuss marijuana safety with families during wellness checkups.

A study found a dramatic increase in accidental cannabis ingestion by children, especially those under age 5, since 2018.

Cannabis-infused gummies, cookies, and brownies that resemble candy are the primary sources of accidental ingestion.

AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.

Dr. Eric Ligotski is part of a team of doctors who studied the increase in the number of children ingesting cannabis products by accident over a seven-year period.

The team wi

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