Recently, the topic of "mercury thermometers and blood pressure monitors will be banned from production next year" has become a hot topic, sparking discussions among netizens. According to reports, mercury thermometers have been out of stock on major e-commerce platforms recently. The sales data of one of the stores shows that the weekly sales of mercury thermometers have increased by more than ten times. There are many buyers in large numbers, and some netizens claim to have hoarded 100 mercury thermometers. Mercury thermometers are inexpensive, accurate in measurement, and frequently used. They have been a must-have item in home medicine cabinets for many years. It is completely understandable that the public showed particular reluctance when they learned that he was about to leave. However, even so, there is no need to rush to buy and stockpile water silver thermometers in large quantities. Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal, and the mercury leaked from a mercury thermometer can cause the mercury concentration in the air of a room to soar nearly a hundred times in a short period of time. Moreover, mercury is non degradable, and the leaked mercury will persist in the environment for a long time, passing through the food chain and ultimately causing serious harm to human health. Keeping a mercury thermometer requires extra caution. Buying 100 mercury thermometers and causing them to be idle or wasted is not a big deal. If they are broken due to poor storage, the harm to the environment and body will be significantly amplified. From this perspective, replacing mercury thermometers with more environmentally friendly and safe products is an inevitable development of the times. In fact, there are already many products that can replace mercury thermometers. For example, electronic thermometers are easy to operate, convenient to read, and have fast measurement speeds. Infrared thermometers can achieve non-contact measurement, which is more hygienic and convenient, especially suitable for use in public places. Of course, the public's understanding of these alternative products is not deep enough, and there are even doubts and concerns that need to be addressed. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the quality supervision of alternative products to ensure that they meet relevant standards and requirements in the market. Currently, the high prices of some alternative products are an important reason why the public is unwilling to accept them, and making prices more affordable is the direction for future efforts. In addition to individuals needing to view the withdrawal of mercury thermometers rationally, it is also necessary to be wary of some businesses using "out of print" as a selling point, rushing to buy mercury thermometers in large quantities, and then hoarding and speculating at high prices. Therefore, during the critical period of delisting of mercury thermometers, relevant departments should anticipate possible chaos in advance. Once illegal activities such as speculation are discovered, they should take decisive action to crack down, stabilize the existing market, and promote a smooth transition between new and old products. (New Society)