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Before Poisoning

• Place the Poison Control Center number near the phone (1-800-456-7707).
• Do not leave children alone or unattended.
• Be aware of all potential hazards in your home.
• Never call medicine "candy."
• Teach children to ask before putting anything in their mouths.
• Keep a bottle if ipecac and actived charcoal on hand.

After Poisoning

• Stay calm.
• Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
• Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.

Inhaled Poisoning

• Immediately get the victim to fresh air.
• Avoid breathing fumes.
• Open doors and windows wide.
• If victim is not breathing, call 9-1-1 then start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Poison on the Skin

• Remove contaminated clothing.
• Flood skin with water for ten minutes.
• Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
• Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.

Poison in the Eye

• Flood the eye(s) with lukewarm (not hot) water poured from a large glass two or three inches from the eye.
• Repeat the process for 15 minutes.
• Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
• Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.

Swallowed Poison

• Stay calm.
• Do not give victim anything to eat or drink.
• Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
• Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.

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