The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
2 sources·Updated July 24, 2026
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- Independent Health·2h agoThe deadly Benadryl challenge is still circulating online. Here’s what parents need to know
One study has estimated that this challenge may have been responsible for as many 131 deaths in the U.S. between 2020 and 2024
Read at Independent Health → - The Conversation US·4h agoThe Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
Dangerous online trends have become a major public health problem. Xavier Lorenzo/Moment via Getty Images A dangerous social media trend that started in 2020 has persisted into 2026, with heartbreaking consequences. In May and June 2026, four American teens died participating in…
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