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What
is a poison?
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A
poison is something that makes you sick or hurts you if you eat,
drink, touch
or smell it.
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Poisons
can be SOLID. Solid poisons can be chunky or chewy like pills,
batteries, plants, and berries.
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Poisons
can be LIQUID. Liquid poisons can be creamy, blobby, or like water.
They can be any color. Some liquid poisons are floor cleaners,
antifreeze for the car, cough syrup (if you take too much), and lamp
oil.
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Poisons can
be SPRAYS. They can be in a spray can or bottle. The spray can get in
your eyes or in your lungs if you breathe it. Some kinds of spray
poisons are furniture polish and bug spray.
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Poisons
can be INVISIBLE. You can’t see it, or smell it, or touch it.
Invisible poison can be found almost anywhere that something is
burning. It can be mixed in with smoke or can come out of the back of
a car or bus when the engine is running.
What
does a poison look like?
What can you do if someone gets poisoned?
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If
you think you got into a poison, tell a grown-up right away! They will
call the Poison Center. The Poison Center will tell them how to help
you. If you think your Mom or Dad, or your brother or sister, or even
your friend got into a poison, you can call the Poison Center too.
Learn the Poison Center's phone number: and make sure you have the
number of the Poison Center on or near the telephones in your house.
How can you stay safe from poison?
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If
you don’t know what something is, do not put it in your mouth.
Always ask a trusted grown-up first.
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Never
take medicine unless a grown-up gives it to you.
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Some
plants and berries are poisonous. Always ask a grown-up before you put
them in your mouth.
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Always
let grown-ups use spray cans and bottles. You should not touch or play
with them!
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Stay
away from things used to clean your house, clothes or car.
For
more poison prevention and first aid information call 1-800-222-1222
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