How to Prevent Poisoning

Here are some simple ways to stay safe and avoid poisoning:

• Don’t use your oven or grill to warm your house. It can make a gas called carbon monoxide. You can’t see or smell it, but it can make you very sick or even kill you.

• Put a carbon monoxide alarm near your bedroom. Check the battery twice a year.

• Keep your medicine in the box or bottle it came in. This helps you know what it is.

• Ask the pharmacist for big labels. Big writing is easier to read.

• Take your medicine in a bright room. Good light helps you read the label.

• Show your medicine to your doctor. They can check if it’s right for you.

• Never mix cleaning liquids like bleach and ammonia. Mixing them can make a dangerous gas.