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Additional Web Resources
Emergency
Action Card (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This document can be easily downloaded for quick reference. An excellent
reference should a poisoning occur. From the American Association of
Poison Control Centers.
Poison
Prevention for our Children
This site provides tips to prevent the poisoning of children.
"Children under the age of six are at the greatest risk for
unintentional poisoning. They are curious by nature and investigate their
world by putting most things in their mouths. They will eat or drink
anything regardless of how it tastes. Children like the attractive
packaging, good smells and are drawn to the colorful substances of many of
the products found around the home ." From the American
Association of Poison Control Centers.
Poison
Prevention Tips
This article describes types of poisons and what to do if your child is
poisoned. From the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Preventing
Childhood Poisoning
This is a thorough article covering at-home poisoning dangers. Discussed
are the dangers from over-the-counter medicines, lead poisoning, iron
poisoning, and how to protect your family from substance tampering. From
the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.
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