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Tip of the Week 03/10/08


POISON PREVENTION TIPS FROM AMERICAN RED CROSS

Keep all chemicals and medication locked up and out of sight
*  Use child-resistant packaging properly by closing the container securely after each use or choosing child-resistant blister cards, which do not need to be re-secured.
* Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately in case of poisoning.
* When poison or potentially poison products are in use, never let young children out of your sight , even if you must take them with you when answering the phone or doorbell.
*  Keep items in original labeled containers
*  Leave the original labels on all products, and read the label before using
*  Do not put decorative lamps and candles that contain lamp oil where children can reach them.  Lamp oil can be very toxic if ingested by young children.
*  Always leave the light on when giving or taking medicine, Check the dosage every time.
*  Avoid taking medicine in front of children. Refer to medicine as "medicine," not "candy"
*  Clean out the medicine cabinet periodically and safely dispose of unneeded and outdated medicines.
 






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