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What happens if a child accidentally swallows a button battery or magnet

Christmas means new toys for lots of children. But with many of them containing button batteries and small magnets, they can pose all kinds of dangers. Dr Xand shows us what these batteries can do to people's insides, as he demonstrates the burn damage on a piece of bacon in the studio.

We find out way, if swallowed, you need to get medical help straight away -- and why, despite online myths claiming you should eat honey to calm the effects, it might not be the best idea.

To watch this with subtitles, go to 麻豆社 iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 16/12/24.

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7 minutes