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First Aid for Poisoning

Has the person collapsed or stopped breathing?

Start CPR and call 911 or your local emergency number right away.

Poison in the eyes?

Remove contact lenses (if worn). Rinse eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call 1-800-222-1222.

Inhaled poison?

Get to fresh air right away. Call 1-800-222-1222.

Poison on the skin?

Take off any clothing that the poison touched. Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Soap may help. Call 1-800-222-1222.

Swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine?

Call 1-800-222-1222.

Swallowed something that is not food or medicine?  (like a household chemical or plant)

Drink a small amount of milk or water. Call 1-800-222-1222.

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