Poison Prevention

If you have a poisoning emergency, call 911 first, and then call the Poison Help line at 1.800.222.1222.

If a poisoning already occurred:

• Remain calm
• Call 911 if you have a poison emergency and the victim has collapsed or is not breathing. If the victim is awake and alert, dial 1.800.222.1222. Try to have this information ready:
  • the victim's age and weight
  • the container or bottle of the poison, if available
  • the time of the poison exposure
  • the address where the poisoning occurred
• Stay on the phone and follow the instructions from the emergency operator or poison control center.

For more information, visit the following resources:

• Poison Help : View poison prevention tips , get answers to frequently asked questions about poisoning , or find your poison center .
• Poison Prevention Publications : Information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) .
• Prevent Poisonings in Your Home : Tips from the The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) .

March 18-24, 2012, is National Poison Prevention Week .

Additional Resources:

• Poisonous Bites/Stings and Antivenom
• Reporting Pesticide Problems, Exposures, or Illnesses
• Lead-Based Paint Hazards
• Home Safety