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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.
Helpful Web Site Links
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
American Academy of Pediatrics
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Illinois Department of Public Health
National Center for Health Statistics
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
National Library of Medicine - Tox Town
National Lead Information Center
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Illinois Helps - Volunteer Database
