In an Emergency
1. Call the Poison Center Hotline (1-800-222-1222) if you or another person have been poisoned, or think you have been exposed to something that might cause an unwanted and/or unexpected reaction.
2. Remain calm - the majority of poison emergencies can be resolved quickly; over the phone
3. Call 9-1-1 if the person is unconscious or has difficulty breathing.
Poison Prevention Educators: Don't forget to order free education materials for your Illinois Poison Prevention Month events in March! Deadline for priority mailing is Feb. 10! Order now!
Educators
Feb 23, 2012
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Interested in learning more about:
- Facts about U.S. Poison Centers
- Potential poisons
- Who’s at risk of poisoning
- How to prevent poisonings
- What to do in case of a poisoning
- FREE presentation tools and educational materialsto share with your family, friends and community
- How and where other educators are sharing poison prevention with their communities
- How to volunteer to help others with poison prevention and/or request assistance with your poison prevention event
Check out the IPC’s unique,
FREE online Poison Prevention Education Resource Center!
Complete the quick, easy online course at your convenience
and you’ll have access to a variety of free resources (magnets, stickers, children's activity sheets, handouts, posters, etc.)
for all your future poison prevention events/activities!
