Day 77: Poison Awareness Month

Poison Awareness is something to practice EVERY month. In March, in honor of Poison Awareness Month, it is asked that all citizens take the time to educate themselves about POISONS, especially toxic household products. But it is always the right time to learn what the words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN mean and teach them to children.  Be aware that accidental poisoning can happen at any age and not just to small children.

Please take note of the following guidelines:

Ages 1 to 6 years

Most accidental poisonings happen to this group while exploring; which translates into shaking, spilling, smelling, tasting, and wiping of hands on skin or clothing. This is the group with the highest fatality rate because of ingestion and the inability of newly developing organs to cope with a massive toxic exposure.

Ages 5 to 10 years

This is the age that wants to help mommy. Most accidental poisonings occur when children try to clean with household products.

Ages 8 to 18 years

"Huffing" or sniffing household products are used to get high. Today, one out of five children try "huffing" by the time they reach the eighth grade. This group is completely unaware that household products are poisonous.

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