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Seabather’s eruption is an itching, burning rash that occurs when jellyfish larvae are trapped between the skin and a swimsuit. While it can be very uncomfortable, the rash is easily treated at home with over-the-counter antihistamines and topical steroids.
Learn the Poison Help jingle (available in English and Spanish)! It's a catchy way to teach and remember the national number for Poison Control. We hope you never need us, but if you do, it helps to have the number handy. It's easy - just listen a couple of times and you will have it memorized.
If you suspect someone you know is trying to hurt him or herself, the time to act is now.
The flowering stems of many wild grasses have a unique foxtail-like shape that allows them to be easily inhaled by humans or animals. The inhalation—also known as aspiration—of wild grass can cause coughing, respiratory irritation, and lung disease, such as pneumonia, which can be very difficult to diagnose and treat.
Children who mistake laxatives for chocolate are at risk for severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and possibly dangerous fluid loss.
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The berries of the holly plant are poisonous to people and pets. Swallowing them can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Check here for tips and articles on poison prevention for infants: (1) Store medicines and products in their original containers. (2) Lock medicines and household products where children cannot see or reach them. (3) Use child-resistant packaging. Replace the caps tightly. (4) Store household products in a different place from food and medicine. (5) Keep purses and briefcases out of children's reach. (6) Read the label before taking or giving medicine.
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Learn the Poison Help jingle in English or Spanish. Use these jingles to teach the Poison Control number: 1-800-222-1222. Available for download.
