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Poison prevention

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Medication is the leading cause of poisoning in children. Small amounts of adult medication can be fatal to your child. Other causes of poisoning are household cleaners and personal care products, such as mouthwash or nail polish.

An estimated five children age 14 years and under die every year in Canada from poisoning, and another 1,280 are hospitalized for serious injuries. Many children have swallowed poisonous products that were not stored properly or were taken out of their original container.

For more information on unintentional poisoning and for tips on how to prevent them, you can also visit the websites for Health Canada and the Canadian Association of Poison Control Centres.


Published: Fri, Mar 18, 2011

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