Children younger than 6 years are at greatest risk for poisoning because they are curious and like to put things in their mouths.
Older adults are also at risk, because they tend to take many medicines that can easily be confused.
A poison is anything that causes an unintended effect. Many substances in your home can cause unintentional poisoning . You can protect yourself and your family by making your home safe from poisons. Often, the label can give you important information about the product and what to do in case of poisoning. Store foods separately from household chemicals.