In Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 4-year-old boy at La Mesa Elementary School accidentally stabbed himself with a hypodermic needle he found on the playground. His mother, Jordan Selbee, received a distressing call from the school and rushed to pick him up, fearing possible drug exposure. Fortunately, medical tests showed no infection, and the child is recovering. Albuquerque Public Schools acknowledged the challenge of keeping the large campus free of hazards and pledged to increase patrols and address trespassing issues. Selbee is calling for improved measures to ensure such incidents don’t happen again.
4-Year-Old Poked by Hypodermic Needle Found on School Playground: ‘Complete Panic’
Updated on September 10, 2024