POISON HELP
A Poison-Proof Home Is a Happy Home. More than 90% of poisonings occur at home. Many poison risks are hidden in plain sight. Need help now?
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First Steps in a Poisoning Emergency
If the person inhaled poison
Get to fresh air right away. Call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
If the person has poison on the skin
Take off any clothing the poison touched. Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
If the person has poison in the eyes
Rinse eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
In some cases, you should not try to give first aid
If the person swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine: Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
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