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• #1 A Public Health System for Poison Prevention and Control – Forging a Poison Prevention and Control System – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215787/

  The mission of public health is to fulfill society’s interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy (Institute of Medicine, 1988, p. 17). […] A strong public health system needs to be in place to support the goal of a consistent, comprehensive, and community-based Poison Prevention and Control System. […] Policy development is an important component of assuring a comprehensive Poison Prevention and Control System in every community in the United States. […] Strategies related to assurance within a poisoning prevention and control system may include (1) education of the public about poisonings, including how to prevent them as well as what to do if one occurs; (2) education of health providers, including first responders, about poisonings; (3) training of health professionals with expertise in toxicology; (4) development and implementation of clinical standards and protocols for responding to individuals who are poisoned; (5) implementation of standards for poison control centers to assure consistent seamless coverage and responses in all communities; and (6) provision of resources for all components of the Poison Prevention and Control System.

• #2

  https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/chemical-safety-and-health/incidents-poisonings/prevention-and-management-of-cases-of-poisoning

  Prevention and management of cases of poisoning […] Poisoning from pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, chemical products and natural toxins is a significant global public health problem. WHO seeks to build capacity in countries to deal with these problems, and an important area of activity is promoting the establishment and strengthening of poisons centres. A poisons centre is a specialized service that advises on the diagnosis and management of poisoning and collects data to inform poisons prevention activities. […] Poisons centres play an important role in identifying and assessing the toxic risks in a population, e.g. from emerging toxicological hazards this is called toxicovigilance. […] WHO has developed tools to facilitate the collection of internationally harmonized data on poisoning in the form of a multilingual controlled terminology and classifications, as well as materials for documenting pesticide exposures. […] Guidelines on the prevention of toxic exposures […] A large number of people are injured or die each year as a result of exposure to both man-made chemicals and naturally occurring toxins. Furthermore, misuse…

• #3 Poisoning – World Report on Child Injury Prevention – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310644/

  This chapter focuses on cases of acute poisoning among children predominantly unintentional ones. […] Poisoning refers to an injury that results from being exposed to an exogenous substance that causes cellular injury or death. […] The time interval between the exposure to poison and the appearance of clinical symptoms is an important window of opportunity. […] Poisoning is therefore best prevented. Understanding the pattern of poisoning is helpful for reducing the risk of unintentional poisoning, as well as for preventing intentional poisoning. […] According to the WHO Global Burden of Disease project, an estimated 345 814 people of all ages died worldwide as a result of accidental poisoning in 2004. […] Acute poisoning accounted for an estimated 45 000 deaths annually in children and young people under the age of 20 years.

• #4 Prevention Tips | Poison Help

  https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-you-can-do/prevention-tips

  More than 90 percent of the time, poisonings happen in peoples homes. The majority of these poisonings occur in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. That is why it is important to follow simple steps to prevent a poisoning from happening at home. […] Teach your family to never touch or put anything in their mouths unless they know what it is. Below are additional tips on how to keep poisonous items safe in your home. […] Keep all medicines, and potentially poisonous substances, in locked cabinets or out of the reach of children. […] Keep all household cleaners and potentially poisonous substances in locked cabinets or out of the reach of children. […] Keep all chemicals and potentially poisonous substances in locked cabinets or out of the reach of children. […] Be sure that everyone in your family can identify poisonous mushrooms and plants. […] Remember, if you suspect that you or someone you know has been poisoned, immediately call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.

• #5 Preventing Poisoning in Children | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/poisoning-in-children/prevention

  More than 90 percent of poisonings in children happen in the home, and most occur when parents or caregivers are present. Doctors at Hassenfeld Childrens Hospital at NYU Langone recommend taking steps to ensure that children do not have access to the types of household items that can lead to poisoning, such as medications, pesticides, plants, alcoholic beverages, and illicit substances. […] Our doctors recommend that parents and caretakers post this number near telephones in the home and program it into cellphones. […] Always assume that your child has the ability to reach medications and other potentially poisonous items on tables, counters, and in cabinets, and take steps to keep these items out of reach. […] Be sure to keep these items in locked cabinets. […] Dont leave toxic items unattended, particularly where children can reach them, even for a moment.

• #6

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/poisoning/prevention/

  The most common form of poisoning in the UK is from medicine. To reduce the risk of accidental poisoning by medicine: always carefully read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine and take the exact dose recommended […] never take a medicine that’s been prescribed for someone else […] keep all medicines out of reach of children. Children under 5 years of age have a particularly high risk of poisoning. To reduce the risk for your children: make sure all medicines, cleaning products, chemicals and potentially harmful cosmetics, such as nail varnish, are locked away out of the sight and out of reach of children […] whenever possible, buy medicines that come in child-resistant containers […] do not take or give medicines in the dark, to avoid taking an incorrect dosage. For more information about preventing specific types of poisoning see: preventing food poisoning […] preventing alcohol poisoning […] preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.

• #7 Poison prevention tips | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/poison-prevention-tips

  Return all potentially poisonous products to safe storage, out of sight and reach immediately after use. […] Buy products in child-resistant packaging, when available. […] Store food and cleaners separately so one is not mistaken for the other. […] Keep children away from any poisonous plants that may be in or around your home. […] Watch children carefully when playing indoors and outdoors. […] Save the number for the MA & RI Poison Center (800) 222-1222. […] Medication Safety Prevention Tips […] Keep all medications out of children’s reach and sight. […] Read all medication labels carefully and follow the directions listed on the packaging. […] Never refer to medication as candy. […] Never share your medication with anyone else. […] Don’t use more medicine than is prescribed or recommended, even if someone is sick. It will not make them feel better faster and may cause harm.

• #8 Poisonings and Poison Prevention

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/helping-hands/poison-prevention

  Be Poison Smart! Watch out for poisons that look like things your child may want to eat or drink. Every time you bring something home, ask yourself: Is it medicine or vitamins? Does it have alcohol in it? Does it have gasoline, insecticides, or pesticides in it? […] Never call medicine candy. Keep all medicine locked up and out of the reach of children and pets. Do not take medicine in front of your child. […] Keep dangerous items locked up high where your child can’t reach them. You can also put items away in a lock box or safe. […] Know the berries, fruits, seeds, flowers, shrubs, mushrooms, and trees in your home or yard. If you don’t know the name, take a branch or leaf to your local plant store. Teach your child to not touch or eat things they find outside. […] This is a deadly gas that you can’t see or smell. It can come from a gas stove, dryer, furnace, fireplace, grill, or car. Put a working carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your home.

• #9 Poison Prevention | CPSC.gov

  https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Poison-Prevention-Information-Center

  Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths of children under the age of 5 increased about 53% to 90 from 2021. This increase was largely linked to narcotics and psychodysleptics. […] Nearly seven out of 10 poisonings occurred in the home. CPSC encourages family members and caregivers to identify hazards in the home that could be a poisoning danger and keep them out of a child’s sight and reach. […] Safety tips for parents and caregivers: Drugs or Medications Keep medications safely stored in a locked cabinet or box and out of the reach of children. Keep medicines in their original child-resistant containers and never in unsecured containers. Properly discard unfinished or unused medicines. […] Household Cleaning Supplies Keep chemicals and cleaning supplies safely stored in a locked cabinet or box and out of the reach of children. Keep household chemicals in their original child-resistant containers.

• #10 Poison prevention tips | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/poison-prevention-tips

  Keep all potentially poisonous products, like household cleaning products and medications, out of sight and reach. […] These tips can help prevent a poisoning […] Household Poison Prevention Tips […] Keep all potentially poisonous products, like household cleaning products and medications, out of children’s sight and reach. […] Put child-resistant locks on drawers and cabinets containing harmful household products. […] Store all household products and medications in their original containers with their original labels on them. Never put a potentially poisonous product in something other than its original container (like a plastic water bottle) where it could be mistaken for something else. […] Do not leave children alone with household cleaners or medications. When using a product, take children with you if you leave the room. Many poisonings happen when parents are distracted for a moment on the phone or answering the door.

• #11 Preventing Poisoning in Children | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/poisoning-in-children/prevention

  Do not store toxic household products, such as cleaners or pesticides, in the refrigerator or near food. […] Keep poisonous plants out of the reach of children. […] Our doctors recommend reading the labels on household products to determine if any ingredients may be potentially poisonous to children. […] Our doctors advise parents and caregivers to remove unwanted, unused, or expired medications from the home as soon as possible. […] Its important to minimize exposure to carbon monoxide by ensuring that all fuel-burning appliances and home heating systems are inspected and tuned up annually. […] Install a carbon monoxide detector on each floor in your home, in bedrooms and kitchens, and near fuel-burning appliances, such as a furnace or water heater. […] To prevent an overdose, carefully read the labels on prescription and over-the-counter medications regarding the correct dose before administering them to your child.

• #12 Poison prevention: What to know – UChicago Medicine

  https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/prevention-and-screening-articles/poison-prevention

  Avoid using pill organizers, as they are easy to open and make it difficult to determine which pill is missing if a child or someone else tampers with them. […] Dispose of old medications at regular intervals by taking them to your pharmacy’s medication drop-off box. […] Follow dosage limits for age and weight when giving your child medicine. […] Many household cleaners and products, like laundry detergent pods, are packaged in bright colors and have pleasant smells, which makes them tempting to kids. […] Keep all household cleaning products safely stored and away from children. […] Make sure cabinets have safety latches to prevent access to these products by children. […] Never mix chemicals together, as they may create hazardous gasses and combinations. […] Never re-use these containers. When they are empty, rinse them well, and recycle.

• #13 Poison prevention: What to know – UChicago Medicine

  https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/prevention-and-screening-articles/poison-prevention

  Never use rat or ant poisons in play areas. […] Cosmetics, perfumes, hand sanitizers, and mouthwash can also be poisonous. Keep them safely stored and out-of-reach from children. […] There are many plants that can be toxic when eaten. Names of common hazardous plants can be found on the Illinois Poison Centers website (illinoispoisoncenter.org) […] If your child eats an unknown plant, take a photo of the plant with your phone, so accurate identification of the plant is possible by a professional. […] Never warm up your car in a garage or other enclosed space. […] Do not use a barbecue grill indoors. […] Regularly check to see that your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working. If you smell natural gas, evacuate the area, and call 911. Do not light any matches or turn on the stove. Do not flip any electrical switches.

• #14 Poison prevention: What to know – UChicago Medicine

  https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/prevention-and-screening-articles/poison-prevention

  Keep coin and button batteries safely stored and out-of-reach from children. Products that use these types of batteries, including remotes controls and flameless candles, should also be safely stored away from kids. […] E-liquids (vape fluid) often come in bright colors and packaging that can be confused for candy. Keep e-cigarettes and e-liquids out-of-reach from children. Never ingest e-liquids. […] THC edibles are packaged like non-THC candies. Keep these products out-of-reach from children. […] Never leave cups, bottles, or other containers with alcohol unattended. […] Always clean out ashtrays.

• #15 Poisoning prevention tips | Keep children safe from poisoning

  https://capt.org.uk/poisoning-prevention/

  Your child may easily be confused by colourful medicines that look like sweets. So keep them locked safely away and in the original bottles. […] Teach your child not to eat anything they pick outside. Poisonous berries can easily look like the ones they have in their pudding! […] You can’t see, smell or taste it but if carbon monoxide creeps out from flame burning appliances it can kill children in seconds. […] Make sure that you have an audible carbon monoxide alarm fitted in your home – ideally one in every room with a fuel-burning appliance. […] Download our free fact sheet on poisoning prevention for top tips on how to keep children safe. […] While washing pods and capsules can badly hurt small children if they burst them or bite into them. Learn more.

• #16 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

  https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/life-safety-hazards/carbon-monoxide/

  Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the invisible killer because it’s a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is undetectable to the human senses, so people may not know that they are being exposed. […] CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine, such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly. […] Breathing in CO at high levels can be fatal. More than 150 people in the United States die every year from accidental nonfire-related CO. […] Install and maintain CO alarms inside your home to provide early warning of CO. Install CO alarms in a central location outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home. Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from all doors, windows and vents. Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris. […] Have a carbon monoxide alarm on all levels of the household.

• #17 Poison prevention tips | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/poison-prevention-tips

  Call the MA & RI Poison Center if you have any questions or concerns about your medication. […] Carbon Monoxide Poison Prevention Tips […] Install a battery-operated or battery back-up Carbon monoxide detector in your home. […] Keep carbon monoxide alarms at least 15 feet away from fuel-burning appliances. […] Check to make sure the batteries are working in your alarms every time you switch the clocks for daylight savings. […] Replace carbon monoxide alarms every 5-7 years (unless they are a newer model with a 10-year sealed battery.)

• #18 Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/poison-prevention-tips-guide-older-adults

  When using these products, open windows and doors, use fans, and wear gloves to protect your hands. […] Have professional maintenance checks done twice a year on oil and gas heating systems in your home. […] Check and clean your fireplace once a year. […] Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and change batteries at least once a year. […] The best way to be prepared for poison emergencies is by programming the Poison Help number into your phone, 1-800-222-1222, and posting it somewhere visible in your home.

• #19 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention – Vital Strategies

  https://www.vitalstrategies.org/programs/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention/

  Lead is a potent neurotoxin that the body stores over a lifetime. It can severely affect the mental and physical functioning of children and the health of adults. […] Vitals lead poisoning prevention program focuses on protecting children from lead poisoning. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning because they absorb far more lead from their environments than adults and because their brains are under fast development. Damage to a childs health caused by lead exposure happens at a very low level and can be lifelong. […] Vital is working with experts and health authorities to establish, adopt and update guidelines for physicians to provide better care for children and pregnant women exposed to lead. […] Vital strives to increase understanding of lead poisoning among health professionals and the general public through training and communication campaigns. […] Vital uses local data and works with government partners to transform scientific knowledge into actionable policies and plans.

• #20 Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/prevention/index.html

  Lead poisoning prevention is important to lifelong good health. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect learning, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. […] The most important step that parents and caregivers, healthcare providers, and public health professionals can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs. […] Primary prevention is the removal of lead hazards from the environment before a child is lead exposed. It is the most effective way to ensure that children do not experience harmful long-term effects of lead exposure. […] Secondary prevention includes blood lead testing and follow-up care and referral. It remains an essential safety net for children who may already be exposed to lead. […] Preventing childhood lead exposure is cost-effective. […] CDC is committed to helping address this threat and improving health outcomes for our nation’s most vulnerable citizens—our children.

• #21 Lead Poisoning Prevention

  https://www.nj.gov/health/childhood-lead/prevention/

  Lead poisoning is preventable. […] Practice effective prevention: Frequent handwashing, cleaning toys, and maintaining a nutritious diet help minimize exposure. […] Wash your childs hands frequently before eating, after playing outside or on the floor, and before sleeping. […] Wash toys, bottles, pacifiers, and other objects that children handle and put in their mouths. […] Use lead-safe work practices or hire a Certified Renovator if your home was built before 1978. […] Use only cold tap water to prepare formula, for drinking and cooking. […] Don’t remove lead-based paint until you have reviewed these Lead Safe Work Practices (PDF).

• #22 Lead poisoning – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lead-poisoning/symptoms-causes/syc-20354717

  Simple measures can help protect you and your family from lead poisoning: […] To help reduce hand-to-mouth transfer of contaminated dust or soil, wash your children’s hands after outdoor play, before eating and at bedtime. Wash their toys regularly. […] Clean your floors with a wet mop and wipe furniture, windowsills and other dusty surfaces with a damp cloth. […] This will help keep lead-based soil outside. […] If you have older plumbing containing lead pipes or fittings, run your cold water for at least a minute before using. Don’t use hot tap water to make baby formula or for cooking. […] Provide them with a sandbox that’s covered when not in use. Plant grass or cover bare soil with mulch. […] Regular meals and good nutrition might help lower lead absorption. Children especially need enough calcium, vitamin C and iron in their diets to help keep lead from being absorbed. […] If your home has lead-based paint, check regularly for peeling paint and fix problems promptly. Try not to sand, which generates dust particles that contain lead.

• #23

• #23 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | Houston Health Department

  https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/family-child-health/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention

  educating residents and contractors about lead poisoning and how lead hazards can be remediated from residential neighborhoods. […] Preventing lead exposure is the first step to keep your child safe. Lead exposure in children primarily comes from inside the home, especially if they live in a home built before 1978. […] Follow these safe-lead cleaning tips: Wash toys and flat surfaces like windowsills and tables using soapy water. […] Eat healthy foods with calcium, iron, and vitamin C to limit the amount of lead getting into your body. […] Lead exposure can cause problems with: Learning underperformance in school and lower IQ. […] Behavior increased problems with behavior and attention related disorders. […] Hearing decreased hearing and speech problems. […] Growth rates slowed growth and development. […] Development of the nervous system severe damage to the brain, nervous system, and kidneys. […] A blood lead test is the only way to know if your child has lead exposure.

• #24 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program -CLPPP

  https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/child_lead_poisoning_prevention_program.html

  Feed children a healthy diet with foods rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C. These nutrients help prevent lead from being absorbed by the body and can also help remove lead from the body. […] Older homes and buildings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Disturbing lead-based paint during remodeling and repainting can create dangerous lead dust.

• #25 Education Programs and Mass Media Campaigns for Poisoning Prevention – RHIhub Unintentional Injury Toolkit

  https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/unintentional-injury/2/poisoning/education

  Poisoning prevention education is essential to decreasing the incidence and severity of poisonings in rural communities. […] Education programs can encourage parents and caregivers to: Keep medicine and other toxic household products out of reach and sight of children by using locks, safety latches, or safe storage containers. […] Poison centers are a key source of information and resources for rural communities. […] Poison centers also play a key role in poisoning prevention awareness. […] A meta-analysis of efforts promoting poison prevention among children found that interventions that combined multiple elements were more effective at preventing poisoning than education alone.

• #26 A Public Health System for Poison Prevention and Control – Forging a Poison Prevention and Control System – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215787/

  The three core public health functions previously mentioned have been expanded into 10 essential services by the major stakeholder groups in public health. […] To best achieve the goals and function as a system, federal, state, and local agencies ideally would perform in a unified fashion so that all of the essential services related to poison prevention and control are performed or assured for every community across the nation. […] Poison control centers can play an important role in all-hazards preparedness and response. […] The 2001 Presidential Task Force on Citizen Preparedness in the War on Terrorism recommended that poison control centers be used as a source of public information and public education regarding potential biological, chemical, and nuclear domestic terrorism. […] The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (2004) has indicated that poison control centers can serve as part of the nation’s surveillance and first response system.

• #27 Poison Prevention Tips

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/central-ohio-poison-center/poison-prevention-tips

  Use National Poison Prevention Week (third week of March) as a time to raise awareness in your community about ways to prevent unintentional poisonings. […] If you think someone has been poisoned, call Poison Help, 1-800-222-1222, to reach your local poison center. This national toll-free number works anywhere in the U.S. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. […] Teach children to always ask an adult before eating, drinking or touching anything. […] If you think someone has been poisoned, call 1-800-222-1222 to reach your local poison center. This national toll-free number works anywhere in the U.S. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. […] Some medicines are dangerous when mixed with alcohol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol if you are taking a prescription or over-the-counter medicine.

• #28 Poison prevention: What to know – UChicago Medicine

  https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/prevention-and-screening-articles/poison-prevention

  Poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in people under 19 years old, and just under half of all poison exposures occur in children under 6 years of age. […] Poison exposures include accidental drug overdoses, breathing dangerous fumes, and ingesting toxic plants and chemicals. With such a wide variety of causes, the prevention of accidental exposures takes many forms. […] National Poison Prevention Week is the third week of March, and we encourage you to inspect your home and surrounding environment for potential causes. […] Below are some safety tips to help create a healthy home. […] Keep all medications out of the reach of children. […] Never refer to medications as 'candy.’ […] Keep prescription medications in their original labeled, childproof containers.

• #29 Poison Prevention | Injury Prevention Center | University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital | Cleveland, OH | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbow/services/injury-prevention-center/childhood-safety-topics/poison-prevention

  Mother father holding child.A poison is any product or substance that can harm someone if used in the wrong way, by the wrong person, or in the wrong amount. […] Sixty percent of all poisonings occur to children under the age of 6. […] The majority of unintentional pediatric poisonings 90 percent occur in the home. […] Follow these tips to help protect your children from unintentional poisoning: […] Keep cleaners and other toxic products out of childrens sight and reach […] Install child safety locks on cabinets where you store poisonous items […] Read product labels to find out what can be hazardous to kids […] Do not leave poisonous products unattended while in use […] Keep cleaning products in their original containers […] Throw away old medicines or other potential poisons […] Buy child resistant packages when available and keep products in their original packages to avoid confusion […] Be aware that safety caps are not really child proof they are only child resistant and given enough time, a child can still open the container.

• #30 Poison Prevention for All

  https://www.kansaspoisoncenter.com/education-and-prevention/poison-prevention-for-all

  Find out the names of the plants in your house and yard. Keep houseplants out of reach of small children and pets. […] Save the Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, in your phone and post it in your home. […] Children under age 6 are most at risk for poisoning because they are very curious and put all sorts of things in their mouths. […] Youth begin to self-medicate around 11 years old. Unfortunately, when not equipped with the knowledge and information to make safe choices, they may end up doing more harm than good. […] Medicines can help us live longer and healthier lives, but taking them in the wrong way or wrong amount can be dangerous. See important medicine safety tips for older adults. […] Pets can be poisoned by common household products, plants and foods. If you are concerned about a potential poisoning, contact your veterinarian immediately.

• #31 Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/poison-prevention-tips-guide-older-adults

  Keep all medicines out of sight and out of reach of grandchildren. […] Don’t take medications in the dark! Always use adequate lighting when reading prescription labels to prevent taking the wrong medication. […] Wear glasses or contact lenses when taking medication to ensure dosing accuracy. […] Read all medication labels twice as a safety precaution and use a magnifying glass when necessary. […] Ask your pharmacist any questions that you have regarding your prescriptions or over-the-counter products. […] If you are hearing impaired, ask clinicians to speak slowly and to repeat information when needed. […] Store all personal care items separately from household items, and store all topical products separately from oral care products. […] Never mix any household, automotive or garden products together as dangerous fumes may result.

• #32 Poison Prevention for All

  https://www.kansaspoisoncenter.com/education-and-prevention/poison-prevention-for-all

  As a babysitter or caretaker for a child, you need to know what poisons are and how to keep children away from them. […] Poisoning is the 3rd most common method of suicide, after gun use and suffocation. Every day, The University of Kansas Hospital Poison Control Center receives calls about people who have tried to harm themselves with poison. […] Call the 24-Hour Poison Help Line for Additional Support: 800-222-1222 […] You can call the Poison Help line from anywhere in the state of Kansas, including Kansas City. We’re available 24/7. All calls are free and confidential.

• #33 Prevention of poisoning in children – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-poisoning-in-children

  Prevention of poisoning in children […] Poisonings, like other types of injuries, are understandable, predictable, and preventable events. […] This topic discusses the epidemiology of poisoning and poisoning prevention in children. […] Primary prevention includes legislation, product engineering, and education. […] Secondary prevention involves poison centers, education, and decontamination. […] Tertiary prevention is also a critical aspect of poisoning prevention.

• #34 Poisoning – World Report on Child Injury Prevention – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310644/

  Children under the age of one year have the highest rates of fatal poisoning. […] Socioeconomic status is strongly associated with injury and deaths from poisoning, not only between countries but also within countries. […] The most obvious risk factor for ingestion of a substance is its presence in the domestic environment, within reach of the child. […] The success in reducing unintentional child poisoning through safer packaging and storage over the past three decades has relied on education of parents and caregivers about the risks and how to protect against them; legislation to prevent unsuitable containers being used to store harmful substances; and to make packaging around harmful substances resistant to tampering by children. […] Child-resistant packaging is one of the best-documented successes in preventing the unintentional poisoning of children. […] A comprehensive strategy to prevent childhood poisoning must include laws supported by enforcement. […] Countries should introduce laws mandating child-resistant packaging for medications, and for pesticides, rodenticides and other potentially toxic household items.

• #35 Poison Prevention | Children’s Safety Network

  https://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/child-safety-topics-terms/poison-prevention

  A poisoning is injury or death that occurs when a person is exposed to any natural or man-made substance that has an undesirable effect. […] Educating the public on proper storage and disposal of medications is important, including education around keeping medicine, chemicals, cleaning products and batteries locked, out of sight and out of reach of children. […] Poison Control Centers can be valuable resources in helping to prevent poisonings in communities.

• #36

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Poison-Prevention.aspx

  If your child is unconscious, not breathing, or having convulsions or seizures due to poison contact or ingestion, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. […] To get help from Poison Control, use the webPOISONCONTROL online tool or call 1-800-222-1222. […] Different types and methods of poisoning require different, immediate treatment. […] If you’re concerned about cleaning products, talk with your pediatrician.

• #37 Poison Prevention Tips – Miller Place UFSD

  https://www.millerplace.k12.ny.us/district-information/health-services/poison-prevention-tips

  Keep harmful products locked up and out of your child’s sight and reach. […] Use safety latches or locks on drawers and cabinets where you keep dangerous items. […] Take extra care during stressful times. […] Call medicine by its correct name. You do not want to confuse the child by calling medicine candy. […] Always replace the safety caps immediately after use. […] Never leave alcohol within a child’s reach. […] Seek help if your child swallows a substance that is not food. Call the Poison Help Line at 800-222-1222 or your doctor. Don’t make your child vomit. […] Keep the following telephone numbers by your phone: DOCTOR:_____________________________________ HOSPITAL: ____________________________________ Poison Help Line is (800) 222-1222 […] Keep products in their original containers. Never put non-food products in food or drink containers.

• #38 National Poison Prevention Week | Poison Help

  https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-you-can-do/poison-prevention-week

  In 1961, Congress created National Poison Prevention Week to increase knowledge about how to prevent and stop poisoning accidents. […] The goal of National Poison Prevention Week is to teach about the risks of poisonings at any age and increase everyones involvement in poison prevention. […] Call your local poison center at 1-800-222-1222 to learn about local events and how you can help. […] Post facts about poisoning and poison center information on your website so others can share with their friends, families, and neighbors. […] Give poison facts to local businesses, schools, and other groups in the community so they can share this information with others. […] Share facts about poisoning at work so your co-workers know about the risks.

• #39 Wrong document context!

  https://poisoncenters.org/nppw-2024

  2025 National Poison Prevention Week is March 16-22, 2025. […] The best prevention of a poison emergency is to have Poison Help’s contact information on hand in case of an accidental exposure. […] NPPW helps to raise awareness of prevention, and the best prevention of a poison emergency we have is to have Poison Help’s contact information saved and on hand in case of accidental exposure. […] Established in 1961 by Congress, National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) was originated to raise awareness of poison prevention and safety.

• #40

  https://www.who.int/campaigns/international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week

  The aim of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is to draw attention to the health impacts of lead exposure, highlight efforts by countries and partners to prevent childhood lead exposure, and accelerate efforts to phase out the use of lead in paint. […] Even though there is wide recognition of the harmful effects of lead and many countries have taken action, exposure to lead, particularly in childhood, remains of key concern to health care providers and public health officials worldwide. […] International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2020 – Accelerate the global phase out of lead paint. […] International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2019 – Ban Lead Paint. […] International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2018 – Eliminating Lead paint.

• #41 Poison Prevention Community Education Programs – NYC Health

  https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/poison-training.page

  Community-based organizations, as well as individuals, can request copies of free multilingual poison prevention and medicine safety materials. […] You can also request free workshops about poison prevention and medicine safety for providers, parents and older adults through the NYC Poison Control Centers Community Education Programs. […] The Poison Prevention in the Home online training offers an overview of our services and tips to avoid poisonings.

• #42 A Public Health System for Poison Prevention and Control – Forging a Poison Prevention and Control System – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215787/

  Although a variety of agencies at the federal, state, and local levels have responsibility for one or more components of the Poison Prevention and Control System, there is currently no uniform, clear point of accountability at any level of government. […] To achieve the ultimate goal of preventing poisonings, as well as to improve the outcomes for those who are poisoned, the Committee envisions the need for a clear, single point of accountability at each level of government. […] Public health initiatives with a clear mandate and resources made available for both the state and federal activities are the most successful; examples are the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant that provides funds to all states with clear performance measures established. […] In sum, the funds needed by state and federal agencies to assure a Poison Prevention and Control System are in addition to the $100 million estimated to be needed by the poison control centers.

• #43 Forging a Poison Prevention and Control System | The National Academies Press

  https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10971/forging-a-poison-prevention-and-control-system

  Poisoning is a far more serious health problem in the U.S. than has generally been recognized. It is estimated that more than 4 million poisoning episodes occur annually, with approximately 300,000 cases leading to hospitalization. […] To increase their effectiveness, efforts to reduce poisoning need to be linked to a national agenda for public health promotion and injury prevention. […] Forging a Poison Prevention and Control System recommends a future poison control system with a strong public health infrastructure, a national system of regional poison control centers, federal funding to support core poison control activities, and a national poison information system to track major poisoning epidemics and possible acts of bioterrorism. This framework provides a complete „system” that could offer the best poison prevention and patient care services to meet the needs of the nation in the 21st century.

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