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POISON IS MORE than a murder
weapon in a gripping mystery
novel,

Many helpful and seemingly
harmless household products
become dangerous poisons when
misused.

Common headache pills, house-
hold bleaches and tranquilizers are
the three most prevalent child-
poisoners in Canada and dozens of
other readily available products are
close behind.

Anything which can be tasted,
sprayed or poured by a curious
child should be securely locked
away.

This includes all kinds of medi-
cines, bleaches, deodorants,
paints, nail polish, glue and even
perfumes.

CHILDREN UNAWARE

Children can’t read labels and
many products look alike to their
eyes.

They often learn by imitating
adult behaviour, but children are
unable to tell the difference be-
(ween paste wax and peanut but-
ter,

This inability could have tragic
results if such products are left
within their ceach.

Children are encouraged to take
medications to make you feel bet-
ter or grow up big and strong.

We can’t expect them to unders-
tand medications should only be
used as directed.

A child wanting to feel better or
grow up strong may take a
medication or something that
looks like one.

BEYOND RISK

To counter this threat, don’t let
medicines or items which resemble
them be within reach of your
children at any time. The risk is
100 great.

Antidotes and poison control
centres are the second best solu-
tions to a program of poison
prevertion in your home.

Take a look in your bathroom,
kitchen, workshop and laundry
toom and read the labels on the
products vou find there.

If any are even remotely dan-
gerous, move them to a secure
place.

It may be inconvenient to reach
to the top cupboard instead of
under the sink each time you want
detergent’ or oven cleaner, but
think of the consequences.

Your pharmacist can help if you
aren’t sure about which products
around the house are potentially
poisonous.

Don't take chances if you're not
sure. Ask a professional for ad-
vice.

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