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Seasonal Tips and Resources:

Here's some information to help you keep you and your family safe during the Spring and Summer seasons:

• Spring Cleaning Tips
• Summer Poison Prevention Tips
• My Child Ate...
• Garden and Lawn Care tips
• Plant List
• Insect Repellents
• Jimson Weed Fact Sheet
• Testing Your Yard and Garden for Lead Contaminated Soil
• Medication Disposal Guidelines
• Laundry Detergent Pods Fact Sheet
• Home Poison Safety Checklist 
• Home and Garage Safety Tips 
• Recycling Household Pruducts and Electronics
• First Aid For Poisonings
• Ultra Toxic Poisons
• Complimentary Packet (includes stickers, magnet and first aid recommendations)
• IPC Blog (information on a variety of substances and issues)

Home Safety Tips

• Post the Illinois Poison Center number (1-800-222-1222) on/or near your telephone(s). Better yet, program the number into your home and cell phones
• Always read the directions before using household cleaners and hazardous chemicals. Be sure to always wear proper safety gear
• Store chemicals and cleaning products in a separate area, away from food and beverages
• Know the names of the plants located in and around the home
• Install carbon monoxide detectors in the home
• Check your house for peeling paint, paint dust and chips
• Properly dispose of old and unused medications. Find drop-off locations  in your area
• As always, don’t hesitate to contact the Poison Center if you have a question and/or need treatment recommendations.  No issue too big or small…just call 1-800-222-1222!

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