Poison prevention tips

Did you know?
As little as 1 teaspoon of liquid nicotine could be fatal for a child. Always keep your vaping products locked up, out of sight and reach.

Did you know?
Edible cannabis products are toxic for a young child. A child who has ingested a cannabis product can appear euphoric, lack coordination, and be nauseous. In acute cases, they may have seizures, go into a coma and have slowed breathing which may require assistance to breathe. Always keep you’re your cannabis products locked up, out of sight and out of reach of young children.

Did you know?
Thanks to COVID-19, hand sanitizer has become part of our daily routine. However, some hand sanitizers contain up to 70% alcohol. This is higher than most liquor. If your child drinks some hand sanitizer, it may cause alcohol poisoning. Always keep your hand sanitizer out of reach of young children.

Did you know?
Medication is the number one cause of poisoning in young children. To young children, pills and capsules look like candy. Always keep your medication in its original childproof container, store containers out of sight and reach of young children.

Did you know?
Cleaning supplies like Windex can look like a fun drink to young children (think slushy). Always keep your cleaning supplies in a locked cupboard, out of sight and reach of young children.

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