Accidental, at-home poisonings happen every day —over 2 million a year, in fact!
That’s why FOX 17 partnered with Priority Health to make sure you’re armed with the knowledge of how to keep your family safe.
Here’s a list of the most common risks:
- Medicines
- Cleaning products
- Plants
- Cosmetics
- Pesticides
- Paints/solvents
The best defense against poisoning is security – store all potentially hazardous materials away from where kids and pets can get them. Keep them all in their original containers so there’s no question what’s inside, and teach kids not to eat/drink something that’s a) not food/beverage and b) they don’t recognize.
In case the worst does happen, it’s important to have emergency numbers, like the Poison Control Center, programmed into your phone and placed somewhere anyone can find it.
POISON CONTROL CENTER: 1-800-222-1222
Tips for an emergency:
- Stay calm
- Call Poison Control Center for help
- Call 911 if the person shows any of these signs:
- Trouble breathing
- Stomach pain without a fever
- Seizures/unconsciousness
- Burns/blisters
- Acting unusual
For more on poisoning prevention, check the National Library of Medicine website.
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