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Poison Exposures. Every year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported. Children/youth under age 19 66% of exposures Adults over age 19 34% of exposures. POISON PREVENTION NOW!. Serious Injuries and Deaths. Adults over age 19 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Poison Exposures
Every year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported.
Children/youth under age 1966% of exposures
Adults over age 1934% of exposures
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Serious Injuries and Deaths
Adults over age 19
81% of serious injuries
91% of deaths
Children/youth under age 19
19% of serious injuries
9% of deaths
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Adult Poisonings
Adults in the U.S. need a poison center every 39 seconds.
Most Dangerous Poisonings for Adults Over Age 19
Medicines
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A POISON is a substance that causes illness or harm if someone eats, drinks,
touches it, or breathes it in.
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Poison Control Center Hotline
1-800-222-1222
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Poison Control Centers
• Confidential treatment advice
• Free to public
• 24/7 availability
• Specially-trained doctors, nurses, and pharmacists
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When to Call a Poison Center
• If there’s been a poisoning
• If you’re concerned about a possible poisoning
• To ask a poisoning prevention question
• To ask for poison prevention materials
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When to Call 911
• If someone collapses
• If someone isn’t breathing
• If someone is having seizures
• If someone won’t wake up
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How to Prevent Poisonings
• Read and follow labels before taking or giving medicines.
• Read and follow labels on household products. Don’t mix products!
• Use protective equipment when required.
• Store products in original containers.
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Child Poisonings
A child in the U.S. needs a poison center every 30 seconds.
Most Dangerous Poisonings for Children Under Age 6
Medicines and Pesticides
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How to Prevent Child Poisonings
• Use child-resistant packaging. Put tops on tightly.
• Lock products up so children can’t see or reach them.
• Do not let children watch adult taking medicine.
• Call medicines by their proper names.
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Be Prepared1-800-222-1222
• Post Poison Control Center number on all telephones.
• Program the number into all phones.
• Let family members, babysitters, and caregivers know where to find the number.
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Poison Control Center Hotline
1-800-222-1222
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