They often require emergency care. Poisonings can involve carbon monoxide fumes, cleaning products, medicines, vitamins and other household chemicals. Young children and senior citizens are often the victims.
Most homes have cleaning products, lawn chemicals, insecticides, paint thinners, and medicines.
When used for the right purpose, these products make our lives easier and happier. But when they are used the wrong way or accidentally swallowed by a curious child, these chemicals can cause serious problems. Install a dector near bedrooms in your home. Have your furnace inspected every fall. Store chemicals and medicines in their original containers.