Health Officials Warn Against Using Palm Oil to Induce Vomiting After Kerosene Ingestion

Medical authorities caution against using palm oil as a home remedy to induce vomiting after kerosene exposure, stressing the dangers of petroleum distillates in household settings.

1 Sept, 12:44 — 1 Sept, 12:44

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Palm oil should not be used to induce vomiting

Kerosene is a common household commodity used mainly as fuel. It is a petroleum distillate and one of the more dangerous hydrocarbons found in homes.

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Health Officials Warn Against Using Palm Oil to Induce Vomiting After Kerosene Ingestion

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