Millions of people are unintentionally poisoned every year. A poison is any substance that can cause an unintended symptom.
Children ages one to three years are the most common victims of poisoning.
Medicine is the most common cause of poisoning. Almost anything can be a poison. Poisons can be found in the home, garage, yard, car, and purse. For your safety and the safety of your family keep your Poison Center phone number by your phone. For more information about Poison Prevention, visit the Web sites below.