POISONING
How to prevent poisoning
Medicines:
Use child-resistant covers only.
Keep medicines in a locked cabinet.
Return medicines to cabinet immediately after use.
Measure every dose.
Never tell a child that medicine is candy.
Never take medicine in front of a child.
Keep all purses out of a child's reach.
Household products:
Use products with child-resistant covers.
Keep household products in locked cabinets.
Return household products to locked cabinet immediately after use.
Store household products and food in separate areas.
Never put household products into food or beverage containers.
Plants:
Know the names of all your plants and which ones are poisonous.
Keep all plants out of the reach of small children.
Teach children not to put any part of the plant in their mouth.
Lead:
Check window sills, walls, and blinds for peeling or chipped paint. Breathing in dust from paint chips or eating it may put lead into the child's body.
If you suspect poisoning, call the National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222. Do not give syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal at home.
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