How to avoid
accidental
poisoning
Children's curiosity can lead to unforeseen and potentially dangerous situations. Greater awareness is
needed, not only for the parents of small children.
What can you do to avoid accidental poisoning?
01. Store poisonous or toxic items, including medicine, household chemicals, cleaning products, alcohol, and
gardening pesticides, in cupboards with safety locks.
02. Keep handbags, shopping bags and hand sanitiser out of reach.
03. Make sure that visiting guests' medicine is out of the reach of small children and stored away.
04. Choose child-proof medicine packaging where possible.
05. Never store anything not meant for human consumption in packaging associated with food and drink. Keep
cleaning products in their original packaging.
06. Never tell children that medicine is a sweet or a cool drink.
07. Be aware that curious children may look through your luggage when travelling.
08. If you have any reason to suspect accidental poisoning, do not wait for symptoms to develop.
Need emergency medical assistance?
Call Netcare 911 on 082 911 or download the Netcare app
