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!
Take Action
Take a few seconds now to save time, money, frustration and possibly a life!
Save
Program the IPC hotline number (1-800-222-1222) into your phone…Now!
Educate
Take the IPC’s quick, free online Poison Prevention Education Course to learn more about poison prevention. Afterwards, access a variety of free education and presentation materials to share with your family, friends and/or community: stickers, magnets, children’s activity sheets, posters, brochures. Learn more.
Participate
Join hundreds of moms, teachers, nurses, doctors, pharmacists, students, librarians, grandparents, etc. celebrate Illinois Poison Prevention Month (March 1-31). Free promotional items available.
Reciprocate
Tell us how we’re doing…take the caller satisfaction survey.
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Request Complimentary Packet
The packet contains sticker, magnet, how to prevent poisonings and first aid for poisonings brochure. Request a packet for yourself and/or send one to someone else…send now.
Communicate
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Donate
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