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Poisoning
What
is a poison?
A poison is something
that makes you sick or hurts you if you eat, drink, touch or smell it.
- Poisons can be
SOLID. Solid poisons can be chunky and chewy like pills,
batteries, plants and berries.
- Poisons can be
LIQUID. Liquid poisons can be creamy, blobby, or like
water. They can be any color. Examples of liquid poisons
include floor cleaners, antifreeze, cough syrup (if taken in excess)
and lamp oil.
- Poisons can be
SPRAYS. They can be in a spray can or bottle. The spray
can get in your eyes or in your lungs if you breathe it.
Examples of spray poisons are furniture polish, hair spray, air
freshener and bug spray
- Poisons can be
INVISIBLE. You can't see, smell or touch it. Invisible
poisons can be found almost anywhere. It can be mixed in with
smoke or can come out of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or
bus when the engine is running.
What does a poison
look like?
- A poison can come in
pretty colors.
- It can come in any
shape and size.
- It can smell
good--or bad.
- It can also appear
to taste good.
- A poison can even
look like something good to eat or drink.
How can you get
poisoned?
- You can get poisoned
by eating, drinking, touching, smelling or inhaling something that
can make you sick or hurt you.
- Some things like
medicine, can make you sick if you take the wrong kind or if you
take too much.
- For children, always
ask a grown up before taking medicine.
- For adults, make
sure that the medicine you'll be taking is correct and also that the
dosage is correct.
Where are poisons
found?
- Poisons are
everywhere.
- They can be found in
your garage, in your kitchen, in your bathroom, or in any room in
your home.
- They can even be
found in Grandma's purse! Poisons can be found outside, like
some plants, berries and mushrooms.
What can you do if
someone gets poisoned?
- From a child's
perspective: If you think you got into a poison, tell a
grown-up right away! They will call the Poison Center.
The Poison Center will tell them how to help you. If you think
your Mom or Dad, or your brother or sister, or even your friend got
into a poison, you can call the Poison Center too. Tell a
grown-up to make sure you have the number of the Poison Center on or
near the telephone in your house. Ask them to show you where
to find the number. You could also call 9-1-1 or the emergency
number in your area for help.
How can you stay
safe from poison?
- If you don't know
what something is, leave it alone!
- Put Mr. Yuk stickers
on your medicines & poisons to help teach and keep children from
touching them.
- Never take medicine
if it's not prescribed for you.
- Never take medicine
if not directed to do so by your doctor or other health
professional.
- Some plants and
berries are poisonous. Never eat berries or plants unless you
are sure they are are not poisonous.
- Always let grown-ups
use spray cans and bottles--children shouldn't touch or play with
them.
- Put away chemicals
and such that are not needed--especially those for cleaning your
house, car or clothes.
- Keep all medicines,
poisons and household chemicals away from children and food.
Never leave them on a bedside table, kitchen table or bathroom
counter. If possible, lock them up!
- Never store poison
in food or beverage containers. Children could mistake it for
a treat.
- Do not use syrup of
ipecac unless someone at the Poison Control center tells you to do
that.
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