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A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok 'challenge'

Child Dies from Online Challenge. Parents Face an Ancient Problem with New Tools.

A 13-year-old died after participating in a social media challenge involving taking excessive amounts of Benadryl (diphenhydramine), an over-the-counter antihistamine that can cause dangerous effects in high doses.

Whether you discuss social media risks with children in your care. Whether you monitor what apps children use and understand their features. Whether you keep medications locked away. Whether you kn...