Adults Get Poisoned, Too. In fact, most poisoning deaths happen to adults, not to children. Like all injuries, poisoning can be prevented. These tips will protect you and your loved ones. Don’t guess. . .Be sure! Read labels on all medicines and products. Follow the instructions exactly. Turn on the…
Keep Little Ones Safe With These Tips: Children act fast . . . so do poisons! Remember: there is no such thing as CHILD-PROOF. Lock all medicines and household products out of the sight and reach of children... even when using childresistant packaging. Use child-resistant containers whenever possible. Take your…
Poison Prevention for Grandparents and Senior Adults Missouri Poison Center is not just for parents of young children. We also help senior adults. Older adults commonly call us because they took too much of their own medicine, made a mistake with a household product, took someone else’s medicine, swallowed the…
Being a Teen Brings New Challenges Between school, extracurricular activities, sports, socializing and jobs, stress can build up pretty easily and quickly. Hopefully you have a positive outlet for stress and can relieve it with healthy choices like exercise or talking to trusted friends and adults. If you are on…
Over-The-Counter Medicine Safety Understanding the Label Drug Facts help you understand the medicines that you take and how to take them safely. All medicines should be taken with the direct supervision of a parent or trusted adult. Active Ingredients The ingredients in the medicine that make it work. Warnings Safety…
Children between the ages of one and three years are at the greatest risk of being accidentally poisoned because toddlers are curious and are always on the move. They learn by tasting and touching. They are attracted to objects, medicines and liquids that look colorful and smell good. It is so important to watch the children closely at all times.
Tips Adults should apply insect repellent to children. Never spray the product directly onto the face. Spray some in your hands and spread it onto their faces, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Wash hands after use. Read the product label BEFORE use and follow the directions. Do not spray the…
Holiday Safety Tips, Presented by SSM Health Decorations Move breakable ornaments out of reach and keep metal hooks towards the top of the tree. Use safe ornaments on the lower section of the tree. Holiday Plants Poisonous plants should be kept away from children and pets. These plants include: mistletoe,…
Poisoning Prevention Tips & Resources 1. Be prepared for an emergency Save the Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, in your mobile phone and display it in your classroom in case of emergency, or in case you have questions. 2. Practice safe use & storage habits The following should be stored up,…
