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‘It looks like a harmless weed.’: Mom warns of poison hemlock after daughter suffers severe reaction
- A mother details her 6-year-old daughter's severe allergic-like reaction to poison hemlock, including swelling and breathing trouble.
- The family traced the illness to poison hemlock found on their property and neighboring properties.
- Experts note poison hemlock can affect the nervous system and cause severe symptoms, including paralysis and seizures.
- Authorities advise against DIY disposal and note the plant is illegal to burn due to airborne toxins.
- The family urges readers to educate children about dangerous plants to prevent similar incidents.
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