Poison Exposures

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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

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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

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Adult Poisonings

• Adults in the U.S. need a poison center every 39
  seconds.
• Most Dangerous Poisonings for Adults Over Age 19
• Medicines

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

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Poison Control Center Hotline

• 1-800-222-1222

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Poison Control Centers

• Confidential treatment advice
• Free to public
• 24/7 availability
• Specially-trained doctors, nurses, and
  pharmacists

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When to Call a Poison Center

• If theres been a poisoning
• If youre concerned about a possible poisoning
• To ask a poisoning prevention question
• To ask for poison prevention materials

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When to Call 911

• If someone collapses
• If someone isnt breathing
• If someone is having seizures
• If someone wont wake up

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How to Prevent Poisonings

• Read and follow labels before taking or giving
  medicines.
• Read and follow labels on household products.
  Dont mix products!
• Use protective equipment when required.
• Store products in original containers.

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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

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How to Prevent Child Poisonings

• Use child-resistant packaging. Put tops on
  tightly.
• Lock products up so children cant see or reach
  them.
• Do not let children watch adult taking medicine.
• Call medicines by their proper names.

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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.

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Poison Control Center Hotline

• 1-800-222-1222

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