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Tear Gas and Flash-Bang Effects on Children

The effects of tear gas and flash-bang grenades on children, including respiratory, ocular, and skin injuries, as well as the risk of severe outcomes such as respiratory distress, chemical burns, and death.

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Jan 18, 2026

What medical documentation exists about injuries to infants and children from exposure to tear gas and flash‑bangs in crowd‑control incidents?

Medical literature and public-health reviews document that tear gas (chemical irritants) can cause acute respiratory, ocular and skin injuries in children and infants and that severe outcomes—includin...