Preventing Poisonings in the Home
Internet URL
http://www.aapcc.org/ppwbrochure.htm 
Sponsoring Agency
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Description
A poison is any substance that can cause harmful effects in the body. Millions of people are unintentionally poisoned every year, and children under the age of six are at the greatest risk. This brochure discusses preventing poisonings in the home, including what to do if a poisoning occurs and why call the poison center. The brochure also defines what a poison is and lists most dangerous poisons.