What To Do if a Poisoning Occurs

1. Remain calm
   
   
2. Call 911 if you have a poison emergency and the victim has collapsed or is not breathing. If the victim is awake and alert, dial 1-800-222-1222. Try to have this information ready:
   
   • the victim's age and weight
   • the container or bottle of the poison if available
   • the time of the poison exposure
   • the address where the poisoning occurred
     
     
3. Stay on the phone and follow the instructions from the emergency operator or poison control center.

Adapted in part from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention