 Medications. Danger. Young children may confuse medications for candy, which could lead to injuries or death. In 2021, 59 children under five years old died from pediatric poisonings after gaining access to drugs. Five medications accounted for over 25% of the 62,600 unintentional pediatric poisonings treated in emergency rooms. Protect children from poisonings by taking control of potentially harmful products and medications. Tips. Keep medications safely stored in a locked cabinet or box and out of reach of children. Keep medications in their original child-resistant containers. Unfinished or unused medications should be discarded properly. Ask your local pharmacy or police department if they have a disposal kiosk for medications. Never call Medicine Candy. Call Poison Health, 800-222-123-5222. Immediately, if a child swallows or is exposed to drugs or medication. Remember, poison awareness and control is for everyone.