25 million poison exposures are reported Childrenyouth under age 19 66 of exposures Adults over age 19 34 of exposures POISON PREVENTION NOW Serious Injuries and Deaths Adults over age 19 ID: 998798
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1. Poison ExposuresEvery year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported. Children/youth under age 1966% of exposuresAdults over age 1934% of exposuresPOISON PREVENTION NOW!
2. Serious Injuries and DeathsAdults over age 19 81% of serious injuries 91% of deathsChildren/youth under age 19 19% of serious injuries 9% of deathsPOISON PREVENTION NOW!
3. Adult PoisoningsAdults in the U.S. need a poison center every 39 seconds.Most Dangerous Poisonings for Adults Over Age 19MedicinesPOISON 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 Hotline1-800-222-1222POISON PREVENTION NOW!
6. Poison Control CentersConfidential treatment adviceFree to public24/7 availabilitySpecially-trained doctors, nurses, and pharmacistsPOISON PREVENTION NOW!
7. When to Call a Poison CenterIf there’s been a poisoningIf you’re concerned about a possible poisoningTo ask a poisoning prevention questionTo ask for poison prevention materialsPOISON PREVENTION NOW!
8. When to Call 911If someone collapsesIf someone isn’t breathingIf someone is having seizuresIf someone won’t wake upPOISON PREVENTION NOW!
9. How to Prevent PoisoningsRead 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 PoisoningsA child in the U.S. needs a poison center every 30 seconds.Most Dangerous Poisonings for Children Under Age 6Medicines and PesticidesPOISON PREVENTION NOW!
11. How to Prevent Child PoisoningsUse 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 Prepared1-800-222-1222Post 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 Hotline1-800-222-1222POISON PREVENTION NOW!