Checking the person will often give clues that point to poisoning as the cause of their illness. Some clues may include an open or spilled container nearby, an unusual odor, burns around the mouth, a strange breath odor or other people in the area who are also ill.

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Poisoning can happen anywhere, but most poisonings take place in the home. Children younger than 5 years, especially toddlers, are most at risk. Older adults with medical conditions that cause confusion (e.g., dementia) or who have impaired vision are also at high risk.

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Inducing vomiting often causes additional harm and is not recommended. Sometimes the person may vomit on their own, but never give the person anything to make them vomit unless specifically instructed to do so by the poison center staff member.

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A poison is any substance that causes injury, illness or death if it enters the body. Poisons can be swallowed, inhaled, absorbed by the skin or eyes or injected (via a sting or bite). Anything can be a poison if it is not meant to be taken into the body. Even some substances that are meant to be taken into the body, such as medications, can be poisonous if they are taken by the wrong person, or if the person takes too much. Combining certain substances can also result in poisoning.

In the United States, there are 55 regional poison control centers. Calling the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) will put you in touch with the poison control center in your area. The phone number works from anywhere in the United States and is toll-free. These centers are staffed by medical professionals with access to information about most types of poisonings. They can tell you what care to give. Staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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