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Poison Exposures

Learn how to prevent poisonings and protect your family's health. Find out when to call a poison center or 911 and get tips for keeping your home safe. Available 24/7.

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Poison Exposures

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  1. Poison Exposures Every year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported. Children/youth under age 19 66% of exposures Adults over age 19 34% of exposures POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  2. Serious Injuries and Deaths Adults over age 19 81% of serious injuries 91% of deaths Children/youth under age 19 19% of serious injuries 9% of deaths POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  3. Adult Poisonings Adults in the U.S. need a poison center every 39 seconds. Most Dangerous Poisonings for Adults Over Age 19 Medicines POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  4. A POISON is a substance that causes illness or harm if someone eats, drinks, touches it, or breathes it in. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  5. Poison Control Center Hotline 1-800-222-1222 POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  6. Poison Control Centers • Confidential treatment advice • Free to public • 24/7 availability • Specially-trained doctors, nurses, and pharmacists POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  7. When to Call a Poison Center • If there’s been a poisoning • If you’re concerned about a possible poisoning • To ask a poisoning prevention question • To ask for poison prevention materials POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  8. When to Call 911 • If someone collapses • If someone isn’t breathing • If someone is having seizures • If someone won’t wake up POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  9. How to Prevent Poisonings • Read and follow labels before taking or giving medicines. • Read and follow labels on household products. Don’t mix products! • Use protective equipment when required. • Store products in original containers. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  10. Child Poisonings A child in the U.S. needs a poison center every 30 seconds. Most Dangerous Poisonings for Children Under Age 6 Medicines and Pesticides POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  11. How to Prevent Child Poisonings • Use child-resistant packaging. Put tops on tightly. • Lock products up so children can’t see or reach them. • Do not let children watch adult taking medicine. • Call medicines by their proper names. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  12. Be Prepared1-800-222-1222 • Post Poison Control Center number on all telephones. • Program the number into all phones. • Let family members, babysitters, and caregivers know where to find the number. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

  13. Poison Control Center Hotline 1-800-222-1222 POISON PREVENTION NOW!

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