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Prevent Poisonings Prevent Poisonings

  • Store medicines and household products in their original containers.
  • Lock medicines and household products where children cannot see or reach them.
  • Use child-resistant packaging. Replace the caps tightly after using a product.
  • Read the label before taking or giving medicine — every time.
  • Use household products according to label directions. Mixing household products can cause dangerous gases to form.
  • Install a carbon monoxide alarm.



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