1. Poison Exposures Every year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported. Children/youth under age 19 66% of exposures Adults over age 19 34% of exposures POISON PREVENTION NOW!

2. Serious Injuries and Deaths Adults over age 19 81% of serious injuries 91% of deaths Children/youth under age 19 19% of serious injuries 9% of deaths POISON PREVENTION NOW!

3. Adult Poisonings Adults in the U.S. need a poison center every 39 seconds. Most Dangerous Poisonings for Adults Over Age 19 Medicines POISON PREVENTION NOW!

4. A POISON is a substance that causes illness or harm if someone eats, drinks, touches it, or breathes it in. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

5. Poison Control Center Hotline 1-800-222-1222 POISON PREVENTION NOW!

6. Poison Control Centers Confidential treatment advice Free to public 24/7 availability Specially-trained doctors, nurses, and pharmacists POISON PREVENTION NOW!

7. When to Call a Poison Center If there’s been a poisoning If you’re concerned about a possible poisoning To ask a poisoning prevention question To ask for poison prevention materials POISON PREVENTION NOW!

8. When to Call 911 If someone collapses If someone isn’t breathing If someone is having seizures If someone won’t wake up POISON PREVENTION NOW!

9. How to Prevent Poisonings Read and follow labels before taking or giving medicines. Read and follow labels on household products. Don’t mix products! Use protective equipment when required. Store products in original containers. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

10. Child Poisonings A child in the U.S. needs a poison center every 30 seconds. Most Dangerous Poisonings for Children Under Age 6 Medicines and Pesticides POISON PREVENTION NOW!

11. How to Prevent Child Poisonings Use child-resistant packaging. Put tops on tightly. Lock products up so children can’t see or reach them. Do not let children watch adult taking medicine. Call medicines by their proper names. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

12. Be Prepared 1-800-222-1222 Post Poison Control Center number on all telephones. Program the number into all phones. Let family members, babysitters, and caregivers know where to find the number. POISON PREVENTION NOW!

13. Poison Control Center Hotline 1-800-222-1222 POISON PREVENTION NOW!