POISONS IN THE HOME - Keeping Your Children Safe

Every day, 374 U.S. children are treated in the emergency room, and two children die, as a result of being poisoned; often from chemicals we use everyday such as medications or household cleaners. 

Here's how to keep your children safe:

• Put all poisonous materials behind locked doors.
• Keep the Poison Control # on every phone: 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow the directions on the container for safe usage and storage.
• Follow the dosing instructions on your child's medications.
• Don't keep it around if you don't need it. Safely dispose of old medications or cleaners you no longer need.
• If you think a child has been poisoned and the child is awake and alert, call the Poison Control number.
• Otherwise, call 9-1-1 right away.