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Poisons information & poison prevention advice. This a/c is not monitored 24/7 & not suitable for enquiries on poisoning. Call 01 809 2566 for advice.

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Check your handbag and briefcase to ensure there are no medicines stored inside. Sometimes we forget we've left medicine in bags/purses where children might find them easily. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for treatment advice if poisoning is suspected.

Check your handbag and briefcase to ensure there are no medicines stored inside. Sometimes we forget we've left medicine in bags/purses where children might find them easily. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for treatment advice if poisoning is suspected.
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🔎The UFI code (Unique Formula Identifier - a 16 character code) helps Poison Centres find information on the ingredients of harmful household chemicals if accidental poisoning occurs European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 Health and Safety Authority youtu.be/J1Pt58nukbA?si… via YouTube

🔎The UFI code (Unique Formula Identifier - a 16 character code) helps Poison Centres find information on the ingredients of harmful household chemicals if accidental poisoning occurs <a href="/EU_ECHA/">European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺</a> <a href="/TheHSA/">Health and Safety Authority</a> 
youtu.be/J1Pt58nukbA?si… via <a href="/YouTube/">YouTube</a>
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Small toy parts can pose a choking hazard especially for young children who put things in their mouths. Watch out for parts that are sharp, magnetic or detach/ break easily. Always buy toys that are age appropriate and have the CE safety mark 📞NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice if needed

Small toy parts can pose a choking hazard especially for young children who put things in their mouths. Watch out for parts that are sharp, magnetic or detach/ break easily. Always buy toys that are age appropriate and have the CE safety mark
 📞<a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for advice if needed
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Calls to NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre are answered by Specialists in Poisons Information. You will be asked ▶️What was taken? ▶️How much was taken? ▶️The route of exposure? ▶️The person's age & weight ▶️Are there symptoms? ▶️The time of the poisoning? ▶️Is there an existing medical problem?

Calls to <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> are answered by Specialists in Poisons Information. You will be asked
▶️What was taken?
▶️How much was taken?
▶️The route of exposure?
▶️The person's age &amp; weight
▶️Are there symptoms?
▶️The time of the poisoning?
▶️Is there an existing medical problem?
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Poison prevention tips ✅Keep household products out of reach and sight of children ✅Use products with child-resistant caps (these caps are not childproof) ✅Keep products in their original containers 🔒Use locks on cupboards ✅Always close lids

Poison prevention tips
✅Keep household products out of reach and sight of children
✅Use products with child-resistant caps (these caps are not childproof)
✅Keep products in their original containers
🔒Use locks on cupboards
✅Always close lids
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Take care to always empty and rinse the kettle after using a descaling product in case someone makes a cuppa with the cleaning solution! Some descalers contain acidic chemicals that can potentially cause corrosive injuries if ingested depending on the dose and concentration

Take care to always empty and rinse the kettle after using a descaling product in case someone makes a cuppa with the cleaning solution! Some descalers contain acidic chemicals that can potentially cause corrosive injuries if ingested depending on the dose and concentration
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If poisoning occurs, a phone call to NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre will ensure swift access to evidence-based information. Often a child/adult may not need to visit a hospital/GP and we can provide reassurance. Sometimes urgent action is required and we'll give appropriate and tailored advice.

If poisoning occurs, a phone call to <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> will ensure swift access to evidence-based information. Often a child/adult may not need to visit a hospital/GP and we can provide reassurance. Sometimes urgent action is required and we'll give appropriate and tailored advice.
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ABC of Poisoning in Children: Safety advice for parents/guardians A: Always store medicine & chemicals safely B: Be prepared ! Know what to do … -stay calm -take the poison from the child -always seek medical advice C: Call the Public Poisons Information Line for advice

ABC of Poisoning in Children: Safety advice for parents/guardians
A: Always store medicine &amp; chemicals safely
B: Be prepared ! Know what to do …
-stay calm
-take the poison from the child
-always seek medical advice
C: Call the Public Poisons Information Line for advice
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The National Poisons Information Centre is available every day of the year to give advice if poisoning occurs. Remember to put our number in your phone. 📞Healthcare Professional Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) 📞Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

The National Poisons Information Centre is available every day of the year to give advice if poisoning occurs.
Remember to put our number in your phone.
📞Healthcare Professional Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr)
📞Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)
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Liquid detergent capsules contain concentrated detergents that can potentially cause nausea, vomiting, drooling, drowsiness, stridor, breathing changes and rash if ingested. Store chemicals safely to protect children. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre if poisoning occurs.

Liquid detergent capsules contain concentrated detergents that can potentially cause nausea, vomiting, drooling, drowsiness, stridor, breathing changes and rash if ingested. Store chemicals safely to protect children. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> if poisoning occurs.
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It's the weekend! The National Poisons Information Centre NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre is available all weekend to give advice if poisoning occurs. Healthcare Professional Line 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

It's the weekend! The National Poisons Information Centre <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> is available all weekend to give advice if poisoning occurs.
Healthcare Professional Line 01 809 2566 (24hr)
Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)
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A poison is any substance that can potentially cause harm if ingested, inhaled, injected or absorbed through the skin/eye. Poisoning can occur with medicine, household products, industrial and agricultural agents, cosmetics, plants and animal stings. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice!

A poison is any substance that can potentially cause harm if ingested, inhaled, injected or absorbed through the skin/eye. Poisoning can occur with medicine, household products, industrial and agricultural agents, cosmetics, plants and animal stings. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for advice!
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Always replace lids and caps on cleaning products! It only takes seconds for accidental poisoning occur. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for urgent advice if poisoning occurs via ingestion, inhalation, skin or eye contact Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

Always replace lids and caps on cleaning products! It only takes seconds for accidental poisoning occur. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for urgent advice if poisoning occurs via ingestion, inhalation, skin or eye contact
Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr)
Public Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)
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Button batteries found in remote control devices, toys, decorations and gadgets can cause serious harm if ingested. Corrosive injuries can occur if the battery is leaking or if the contents are released. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for urgent advice

Button batteries found in remote control devices, toys, decorations and gadgets can cause serious harm if ingested. Corrosive injuries can occur if the battery is leaking or if the contents are released. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for urgent advice
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When painting and decorating, make sure lids are replaced on all paint containers and white spirits bottles to prevent accidental poisoning. NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre is here to help if poisoning occurs Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

When painting and decorating, make sure lids are replaced on all paint containers and white spirits bottles to prevent accidental poisoning. <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> is here to help if poisoning occurs
Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr)
Public Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)
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Store medicines out of reach and sight of children. It only takes seconds for accidental poisoning to occur. A single tablet of some medicine can be toxic for a child. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice if poisoning occurs 📞Healthcare Line 01 809 2566 📞Public Poisons Line 01 809 2166

Store medicines out of reach and sight of children. It only takes seconds for accidental poisoning to occur. A single tablet of some medicine can be toxic for a child. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for advice if poisoning occurs
📞Healthcare Line 01 809 2566
📞Public Poisons Line 01 809 2166
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Water absorbing beads swell in size when they are come contact with water. They are low in toxicity but can cause an obstruction and an aspiration hazard if ingested by children. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for medical advice if needed.

Water absorbing beads swell in size when they are come contact with water. They are low in toxicity but can cause an obstruction and an aspiration hazard if ingested by children. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for medical advice if needed.
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Gummy vitamins are not sweets and can be toxic if a child ingests a large dose ✅Store all supplements out of reach and sight of children, with the lid secured ❌Don't call vitamins "sweets" 📞Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for urgent advice f poisoning occurs

Gummy vitamins are not sweets and can be toxic if a child ingests a large dose
✅Store all supplements out of reach and sight of children, with the lid secured
❌Don't call vitamins "sweets"
📞Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for urgent advice f poisoning occurs
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Smoke inhalation from a fire can cause 🔥thermal injury to the upper airways 🔥direct lung toxicity 🔥systemic toxicity e.g. carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide 🔥asphyxiation and death A working smoke alarm provides early warning of a fire. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives

Smoke inhalation from a fire can cause
🔥thermal injury to the upper airways
🔥direct lung toxicity
🔥systemic toxicity e.g. carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide
🔥asphyxiation and death
A working smoke alarm provides early warning of a fire. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives
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The Poisons Information Centre is available throughout the weekend to give advice if poisoning occurs. Healthcare professional line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am to 10pm daily)

The Poisons Information Centre is available throughout the weekend to give advice if poisoning occurs.
Healthcare professional line: 01 809 2566 (24hr)
Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am to 10pm daily)