Certified Poison Control Centers
The following information is from the
American Association of Poison Control Centers
(AAPCC).
The United States National Poison Hotline is 1-800-222-1222.
When you call this number you will be automatically linked to the nearest poison center
in the United States. Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to
a poison expert.
First Aid Tips provided by
AAPCC.
Has the person collapsed or stopped breathing?
- Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
Swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine?
Inhaled poison?
- Get to fresh air right away.
- Call 1-800-222-1222
Poison on the skin?
- Take
off any clothing that the poison touched.
- Rinse skin with running water for 15
to 20 minutes.
- Call 1-800-222-1222
Poison in the eyes?
- Rinse eyes with running water for 15
to 20 minutes.
- Call 1-800-222-1222
We recommend that you print out a hard
copy of this number and place it near your home/business phone(s) for easy
access in a poison emergency.
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