Poison Safety

Using Poison Control Centers Watch Out! If your child is unconscious, having seizures, not breathing properly, or has other serious symptoms, call 911 to summon an ambulance. If you have the poison container, take it with you to the hospital so ...

Dispose of Hazardous Household Materials ProperlyBrought to FEN by National PTA® Containers that are partially full of hazardous materials (household cleaners, motor oil, paints, pesticides) should not be thrown in the trash or poured down the...

Treating Poison Ivy Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can cause severe rashes and itching. Like the old song says, some of the worst skin rashes come from plants and trees. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac all produce an oily subs...

Take An Inventory Of Hazardous Materials In Your HomeBrought to FEN by National PTA® This is a good activity to teach young children the dangers of hazardous and poisonous household items. Make sure that fertilizers, household cleaners, paints...

Poisonous Holiday Plants December is a time when holidays are in full swing, with a wide range of decorations creating a festive mood in homes, schools, and child-care settings. However, when plants are involved, the risk of poisonings can increa...