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Fact or Fiction?. Poisonings usually involve bleach and other household cleaners. FICTION: Household cleaners are just one type of poison. . Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge. You have to swallow poison in order for it to harm you.
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You have to swallow poison in order for it to harm you. FICTION: Poisons come in various forms and harm through numerous pathways. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
Carbon monoxide is a poison that can kill children and adults. FACT: Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas. When a person breathes in CO, it goes into the organs instead of oxygen. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
Drug overdosing and other poisonings happen more often than guns or automobile accidents, or house fires. FACT:Nearly 2.5 million people report an exposure to poisoning annually. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
It is okay to take someone else’s prescription medicine if you have the same symptoms. FICTION: You should never take someone else’s prescription medicine. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER all mean the same thing on a package. FICTION: CAUTION is the lowest level of potential harm. WARNING means it could cause serious illness and the product is flammable. DANGER is the highest level. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
There are only a few poisonous plants. FICTION: An estimated 700+ species of plants growing in North America have caused illness or death in humans. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
It is okay to combine household cleaners to make a stronger cleaner. FICTION: Never mix chemicals. Doing so can create a poisonous gas. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
Pesticides are the only household products that cause poisonings. FICTION: Some of the most common household products can be very hazardous. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
If you don’t completely use a pesticide, it is best to put it in a smaller container. FICTION: You should always keep pesticides and other hazardous chemicals in their original container. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
The staff of the poison control centers are all poison experts. FACT:Poison centers are staffed by nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and toxicologists. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
The poison control number should only be called when someone shows signs for poisoning. FICTION: Do not wait for signs of poisoning. Many poisonings can be avoided with a call to the poison center. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge
Poison centers are not just for children; they should be used for adults as well. FACT:More than 70 percent of all poisoning deaths occur in adults ages 20 to 59. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge