It is Poison Prevention Week
More than 90% of poisonings occur in the home, and about half of these poisonings occur to children under age five.
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Top Ten Poison Exposures in Children under 5 1. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products |
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2. Household Cleaning Products |
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3. Foreign Bodies and Toys |
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4. Topical Preparations(ointments, creams, gels and lotions) |
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5. Analgesics (pain relievers) |
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6. Plants |
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7. Cold and Cough Medications |
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8. Arts/crafts/office supplies |
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9. Vitamins |
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10. Pesticides |
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OUR POISON HOTLINE 1-800-222-1222The Poison Center is staffed with trained nurses and pharmacists who are available 24 hours a day to answer your poison questions and to respond during an emergency.
You can order free poison control materials (including stickers to place on your phones) through the website: http://www.maripoisoncenter.com/request-materials.html
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