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I was tossing a ball up and down and it hit my light and something happenedto the light bulb and it went out. A few minutes later i smelt a funny smell so i took out the light bulb and set it out side. on the liight bulb it said it contained mercury. Is that hazardous to me? My throat feels all funny now.

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You are just freaking out. You are probably fine. You have to be exposed to a lot of mercury to do too much damage. As long as you didn't lick or touch it, you are probably fine. If you still feel funny call the dr or poison control. They can put your mind at ease.

You should call poison control RIGHT NOW. Or even 911!!

Get your phone book and look up Poison Control in your county. Call and ask them. Mercury vapor is not the best, but I don't think it is deadly.

i would call a doctor just incase

You're going to die.
Sorry.

(If you are serious call 911)

Mercury is hazardous to you -- although, chances are, in the doses you've encountered, it won't do a great deal of damage (people use to stick their arms in vats of mercury).

I'd still call the poison control center, just to be safe.

you might also consider calling the hazmat people -- you can't safely remove the mercury from your home, and dispose of it . . . let them do it.

Did u touch the bulb and went to eat without washing ur hands thoroughly. Mercury is poisonous, but small amounts would not do any harm. Exposure to skin will cause some irritation (especially longer exposure)

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Better to consult ur doc in this regard if u still have irriation or concerns

well if ur throat hurts real bad then go see a doctor or if it gets worse go to the hospital immediatly

Chances are the amount of mercury that is in the light bulb will not cause any major issues. You should go and call a poison control center or just go to an ER and let them take a look. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

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