Emergency Action for Poisoning POISON CONTROL CENTER : 1-800-222-1222 Inhaled Poison Quickly get the person to fresh air. Do not breathe the fumes. Open doors and windows wide. Poison on the Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin continuously with water for 15 minutes. Then wash gently with soap and water. Rinse again. Poison in the Eye Quickly start rinsing the eye with lukewarm (not hot) water and continue for 15 minutes. Have person blink as much as possible while rinsing the eye. Do not force eyelid open. Do not use eyedrops. Swallowed Poison Do NOT make the person vomit. Medicine: Do not give anything by mouth unless so advised by the poison control center or a doctor. Chemical or household product: If the person is awake and is able to swallow, quickly give a glass of water (2 to 8 ounces). Do NOT follow first aid instructions on product label - they may be wrong.
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