Poisoning Poisoning You can be poisoned by a bite, by a caustic substance on the skin, by breathing poisonous gasses, or by eating tainted food.
Most poisonings occur by swallowing toxic liquids.
Poisonous product containers have important instructions on their labels. Always read these instructions before using such products to avoid poisoning and to know what to do immediately in the event of a poisoning. If someone has ingested a harmful product, remain calm and call a poison control center, a hospital emergency room, or a physician. With the substance container on hand, give the victim's age, what was swallowed, how much was taken, and when. Follow the instructions you are given exactly.