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Prevention for Poisoning

 Preventing poisoning involves avoiding exposure to harmful and poisonous substances. These precautions can help to prevent accidental poisoning:

• Lock up all household cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children.

• Cosmetics such as nail polish remover, gardening items like weed killer, and bug repellent should be stored according to their instructions.

• Childproofing your home with safety locks and child guards is a good idea if you have young children or toddlers.

• Wear gloves when using cleaning products or chemicals.

• Do not use paint thinners or pesticides inside the house.

• Do not mix chemicals on your own.

• Keep your medical cabinet neat and label all drugs along with their expiry dates. Keep all medicines in their original containers.

• Service your appliances that use gas or wood regularly.

• Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home to indicate any gas leakage.

• Handle food hygienically and store produce safely. Throw away any expired or moldy products.

Be aware of the plants in your garden and neighborhood. Do not eat wild mushrooms and berries, as they may be poisonous. 

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References

1. Melvin Lewis, Albert J. Solnit, Mary H. Stark, Ira W. Gabrielson, Ethelyn H. Klatskin, AN EXPLORATION STUDY OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF POISON IN YOUNG CHILDREN, Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, Volume 5, Issue 2, April 1966, Pages 255-271, ISSN 0002-7138, 10.1016/S0002-7138(09)62057-4.
2. Andrew J. Goddard, James Dear, Management of the poisoned patient, Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine, Volume 11, Issue 11, November 2010, Pages 490-493, ISSN 1472-0299, 10.1016/j.mpaic.2010.08.011.
3. Christopher P. Holstege, Stephen G. Dobmeier, Laura K. Bechtel, Critical Care Toxicology, Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, Volume 26, Issue 3, August 2008, Pages 715-739, ISSN 0733-8627, 10.1016/j.emc.2008.04.003.
4. Donald D. Vernon, Martin C. Gleich, POISONING AND DRUG OVERDOSE, Critical Care Clinics, Volume 13, Issue 3, 1 July 1997, Pages 647-667, ISSN 0749-0704, 10.1016/S0749-0704(05)70333-X.