What happens if you burn an eraser

Eraser burns have become so common that some schools have taken to warning students about the dangers of the craze. Most kids will do fine because our immune systems are just profound. But serious health issues are also possible. A year-old at Chico Junior High School in Chico, California, reportedly contracted strep A toxic shock in after taking part in the challenge.

Wash any small wound with soap and lukewarm water, and cover with antibiotic ointment. How to introduce peanut-based foods to your baby. Why do we get sick in winter? Skip to content. The "eraser challenge" has resulted in kids using erasers on their skin.

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