LEXINGTON, Ky. — Child medication safety is taking center stage in Kentucky as experts and public health officials emphasize the dangers of unintended overdoses during June's National Safety Month, according to WUKY 91.3 FM.

The focus on pediatric overdose cases comes as healthcare advocates warn that accidental medication poisonings remain a significant threat to Kentucky children. National Safety Month, observed annually throughout June, provides an opportunity to raise awareness about preventing unintentional injuries and deaths in communities across the state.

Experts are urging parents and caregivers to take precautions with prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs, emphasizing proper storage, labeling and disposal practices. The concern extends to both adult medications inadvertently accessed by children and improper dosing of pediatric medications.

Kentucky has faced persistent challenges related to the opioid crisis, which has affected families across the state. Medical professionals are highlighting how children can be at risk from medications left within reach or improperly secured in homes.

The emphasis on medication safety during National Safety Month aligns with broader public health initiatives aimed at reducing preventable injuries among Kentucky's youth. Healthcare providers recommend that parents store all medications in secure, child-resistant containers and keep poison control contact information readily available.

The National Poison Control Center can be reached at 1-800-222-1222 for emergencies or questions about medication safety.