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Mercury belongs to the category of heavy metals, and its vapor is highly toxic, which is harmful to the human body upon inhalation. It can enter the human body through respiratory inhalation or skin contact.Advice: The amount of mercury in a single thermometer is very small and is unlikely to cause poisoning. It is recommended to apply an iodine solution (such as iodine tincture or povidone-iodine) to the mercury, allowing it to transform into mercury iodide.
The child is threatened by neonatal diseases, so parents must take the child to seek medical treatment promptly to avoid various misconceptions. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is important to provide the child with sufficient care and attention, and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely medical treatment.