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Household Products can Poison Kids
Common household products, such as bleach and laundry detergent were a leading cause of unintentional poisonings in New York City last year, prompting a fourth of all calls to the city's Poison Control Center. The city's Poison Control Center received nearly 70,000 calls in 2010, 40% of which were for children under five. About 90% of poisonings occur in the home.
Keep cleaners, medicines and cosmetics out of children's reach or locked in cabinets. If you suspect a poisoning has happened or have questions about medicine safety, call 212-POISONS right away. Do not wait for symptoms. The poison specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free of charge. Translator services are available.
Store household cleaners and pesticides away from children. Learn more about preventing unintentional poisonings .
- You Can Poison Proof Your Home (PDF)
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| Top Reasons for Calls to Poison Control Center forChildren Under Five (2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hazard | Examples | Number of Calls |
| 1. Cosmetic/personal care | hand soap, shampoo | 2,362 |
| 2. Household Cleaners | Bleach, ammonia, detergent | 1,677 |
| 3. Analgesics | ibuprofen, acetaminophen | 1,554 |
| 4. Foreign Bodies | silica packets from bags/shoes | 1,456 |
| 5. Topical | diaper rash cream, petroleum jelly | 1,288 |
| 6. Vitamins | tablets | 672 |
| 7. Pesticide/Rodenticides | bait pellets | 593 |
| 8. Arts/Crafts | crayons, glue | 561 |
| 9. Cough & Cold | cough syrup, cold medicine | 513 |
| 10. Antihistamines | tablets | 447 |
More Resources:
- Call Your Poison Control Center: You Might Save a Life (PDF)
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