Most people regard their home as a safe haven, a calming oasis in an often stormy world.
But home can be a dangerous place when it comes to accidental poisoning, especially accidental poisoning of children. One tablet of some medicines can wreak havoc in or kill a child. Minority and poor children are disproportionately affected. Poisoning Call your local poison control center or 911. Tell emergency personnel what chemical, plant or household item the victim swallowed.