Topic: Preventing poisonings in children
Description
Children, especially toddlers, are particularly prone to poisonings given their habit of tasting everything.
Most important dangers for poisoning are pharmaceuticals (especially paracetamol), home cleaning agents, poisonous plants in the garden and cigarette butts.
If you suspect a poisoning you can get advice at any time from the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. Do not make a child vomit up any ingested poison.
Other Resources
- Queensland Poisons Information Centre website
- Poisonous and Irritating Plants and Mushrooms Resource
- Preventing Poisonings in Children
Last updated: 5th March, 2008
Review Date: 9th December, 2006
