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| Nurse Juanita's Health Tips |
| Tip of the Week 03/10/08 |
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POISON PREVENTION TIPS
FROM AMERICAN RED CROSS
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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to medicine as "medicine," not "candy" * Clean out the medicine cabinet periodically and safely dispose of unneeded and outdated medicines.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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