The Risk Of Poisoning
YOUNG CHILDREN WILL EAT AND
DRINK ALMOST ANYTHING. KEEP ALL POISONS LOCKED
UP! Keep all liquids and solids that may be
poisonous out of their reach. Use
child−resistant packaging to help prevent
poisonings with medicines and household
chemicals. Each year poison control centers
report nearly one million children under the
age of five are exposed to potentially
poisonous medicines and household
chemicals. Medicines (especially iron pills
and food
supplements containing iron), household
substances, insect sprays, kerosene, lighter
fluid, some furniture polishes, turpentine,
points, solvents, and products containing lye
and acids are most frequently the cause of
accidental poisoning among children. ALWAYS
RETURN TO SAFE STORAGE
IMMEDIATELY (locked up − away from
children) Never leave a bottle of aspirin or
other pills
where children can reach it Return it to a safe
place immediately after using. MEDICINES
...
are often swallowed by young children who
find medicines where their parents and
grandparents have
left them. Grandparents − and all adults −
should use child−resistant closures whenever
young children are around. Keep medicines
out of reach − and out of sight − of all
children. Household Products
Read labels before using any household
product and follow the directions carefully.
Store these products so that children cannot
reach them. Always re-secure child−resistant
packaging. KEEP ALL PRODUCTS IN ORIGINAL
CONTAINERS Never place kerosene, anti−freeze,
paints, or solvents in cups, glasses, milk or
soft−drink
bottles, or other utensils customarily used for
food or drinks. Never transfer products to a
bottle without a
child−resistant closure. DESTROY ALL OLD
MEDICATIONS Pour contents down drain or
toilet, and rinse
container before discarding. Do not put
container with its contents into trash. KEEP
FOODS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS SEPARATED
Cleaning fluids, detergents, lye, soap powders,
insecticides, and other everyday household
products should be stored away from food and
medications. Death could be the result of a
mistaken identity. NEVER CALL MEDICINE "CANDY"
Children should not be deceived by having
flavored medicines called "candy." When left
alone, they may locate the bottle and eat or
drink its contents. |
