Prevent Poisoning
How to prevent poisoning
Many cleaning and pets control products are poisonous. This makes it crucial , or important , to follow directions exactly .
Keep food away from pesticides. A pesticide is a poison that kills insect or other pets .
Point spray containers away from people.
Keep households chemicals in their original containers.
Never mix chemicals or store them near food .
What to do if someone is poisoned
If someone is poisoned , call the poison control center. A poison control center is a medical facility that gives free advice about handling poison emergencies . Tell what kind od poison , how much and when it was swallowed , and any symptoms. Look on the container to find out if there is antidote. An antidote is a substance that works against a poison.