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Last updated on Tuesday, March 17, 2015
(UNDATED) - It’s National Poison Prevention Week, and experts are reminding people of ways to respond to and prevent poisonings.
Alysha Behrman with the Drug and Poison Information Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center says 90 percent of all poisonings occur in the home, and it's crucial to act quickly. But if the person is unconscious or having a seizure, Behrman says seek medical help immediately.
More than 2 million poisonings are reported annually to the 56 poison-control centers around the nation.
Most poisonings involve children under age 5 and include exposure to cosmetics, household cleaners and pain medications.
Adults account for most poison-related deaths, mainly because of the misuse or overuse of drugs or medications.
In 2014, the Indiana Poison Center received over 57 thousand requests for assistance.
The number to call for help is 1-800-222-1222.
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