3 Connecticut Children Die from Diphenhydramine Overdoses; No Benadryl Challenge Link Confirmed

Executive Briefing

• Confirms three Connecticut children died from apparent diphenhydramine overdoses within the past two months
• State officials cannot link deaths to the viral 'Benadryl Challenge' but warn adolescents may misuse the medication
• Connecticut agencies urge parents to safely store all medications, noting any drug poses potential danger to children
• Reports 17 Connecticut children present daily to emergency departments for self-harm or suicidal ideation, highlighting mental health concerns
• Benadryl maker Kenvue calls social media misuse trends 'extremely dangerous,' says it worked to remove harmful posts