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March Tips of the Month:
National Poison Prevention Week -
March 15-21, 2009
Most people regard their homes as safe
havens. But homes can be dangerous places when it comes to
accidental poisonings, especially accidental poisoning of
children. Each year approximately 30 children under age five die
from poisoning.
Last year, experts at the nation's 64
poison control centers provided emergency treatment advice for
more than 2.3 million people, from the very young to the very
old. More than half of these cases were children under age six.
The top 5 poisons
children commonly ingest are:
- Household cleaners
- Medications
- Cosmetics and
personal care products
- Foreign bodies
(coins, watch batteries)
- Plants, berries, and
mushrooms
Children act fast and so do
poisons. We urge all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to
check their homes and take the necessary steps to keep children
from being poisoned.
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