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Top 5 Poisonings

Top 5 Poisonings For All Age Groups:

  1. Analgesics (i.e. adult strength acetaminophen, ibuprofen, children’s liquid acetaminophen)
  2. Household Cleaning Products (i.e. bleach, laundry pods)
  3. Antidepressants
  4. Cosmetics/Personal Care Products (i.e. hand sanitizers)
  5. Cardiovascular Drugs

Poison Prevention Tips:

  • Keep medicines and household products up high and out of reach of children.
  • Use child-resistant packaging, but remember nothing is child-proof.
  • Read the label and follow the directions on medicines and products.
  • Store poisons in the original containers.
  • Take your medicines where children can’t watch.
  • Teach a child to ask an adult before eating or drinking anything.
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