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Poison Prevention Week 2009, March 15-21, 2009
Adopt Lifesaving Routines to Prevent Child Poisonings
Every day thousands of and baby oil, which can be deadly if ingested, can resemble a clear drink.
new parents assume the To prevent these incidents, CPSC recommends the following
responsibility of caring for safety steps:
and protecting a child. Keep all household chemicals and medicines locked up, out of sight
Many of these first-time and out of reach.
caregivers are unaware Use child-resistant packaging properly by closing the container
of the dangers of uninten- securely after each use. Some products also come in child-resistant blister
tional poisonings often cards, which avoid the need to re-secure.
related to medicines and Call 800-222-1222 immediately in case of poisoning. This national
household products toll-free number works from anyplace in the U.S. 24-hours-a-day,
commonly found in the 7-days-a-week.
home, such as personal When products are in use, never let young children out of your sight,
care products, over-the- even if you must take them along when answering the phone or doorbell.
counter pain relievers and Keep items in original containers.
cleaning substances. Leave the original labels on all products, and read the label before
"For most first-time using to understand correct use and dosage.
parents and caregivers, Do not put decorative lamps and candles that contain lamp oil
poison prevention where children can reach them. Lamp oil can be very toxic if ingested by
messaging is new," said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. "It is an young children.
especially important message to understand and act upon." Always turn the light on when giving or taking medicine. Check the
Young children are curious and use their home environment as a dosage every time.
classroom- a place to learn and explore. Exploring for younger children is Avoid taking medicine in front of children. Refer to medicine as
often done by mouthing objects which puts them at greater risk of "medicine," not "candy."
unintentional poisonings. For young children who are unable to read, a Clean out the medicine cabinet periodically and safely dispose of
bottle of orange-scented household cleaner may be mistaken for orange unneeded and outdated medicines.
juice; the medicine in the pill container can look a lot like small candies;
To request poison prevention publications, visit
www.poisonprevention.org
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