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ABSTRACT This collection of materials for parents, early childhood workers, the elderly, and anyone in situations requiring safeguards against poisoning, spans the years 1993 and 1994 and is intended to promote National Poison Prevention Week. The materials included are:(1) the 31-page, illustrated report on National Poison Prevention Week for 1993, published by the Poison Prevention Week Council and including a presidential proclamation of National Poison Prevention Week, remarks by several chairpersons of federal agencies at a news conference in March 1993, excerpts from journals and newsletters, and reports of state and local activities concerning poison prevention; (2) a six-page, loose-leaf "Editor's Fact Sheet 1994" in the form of questions and answers on safety tips related to poison hazards; (3) a "Suggested Proclamation for Governors in Conjunction with National Poison Prevention Week 1994";(4) a "Poison Lookout Checklist" and an announcement in Spanish and English on prevention of poisoning from medicines containing iron, both published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; (5) a three-page fact sheet on pesticides and child safety published by the Environmfmtal Protection Agency;(6) a page addressed to senior citizens on safe use of medicines, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services;(7) a brochure on protection of children against household poisons, prepared by the Poison Prevention Week Council and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; (8)a list of 52 brochures, fliers, and pamphlets on poison prevention;(9) a list of officers and member organizations of the Poison Prevention Week Council; and (10) a poster announcing National ?oison Prevention Week, March 20-26, 1994. (ME)

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By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since its inception more than three decades ago, the annual observance of National Poison Prevention Week has saved lives. Along with year-round educational programs in the public and private sectors, this annual campaign for awareness has helped to reduce dramatically the number of fatal accidental poisonings among children. In the effort to protect every child from poisoning, which is nearly always preventable, we renew our ;ommitment to informing parents, grandparents, and other adults about the importance of protecting children In their homes. The urgency of our efforts is under- scored by the fact that, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, nearly 1.000,000 children each year are exposed to potentially harmful medicines and household chemicals. During National Poison Prevention Week, activities are coordinated by the Poison Prevention Week Council, a coalition of 37 national organizations whose members are determined to stop accidental poisonings. Tho Council distributes valuable information that is used by the staffs of poison control centers, pharmacists, public health officials, and others as they conduct poison prevention programs intheir communities. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission provides a Commission member to serve as Secretary of the Poison Prevention Week Council each year. Since 1972, the Commission has required child-resistant packaging for certain medicines and household chemicals, preventing countless tragedies. Every American can help to protect children with simple safety measures. such as using child-resistant packaging and securing potentially dangerous substances out of the reach of children. This week I encourage all Americans to become more aware of potential hazards in their homes and to eliminate them Tho Congress. by a joint resolution approved September 26, 1§61 175 Stat. 681). has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week of March of each year as National Poison Preven- tion Week. NOW. THEREFORE, I. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. President of the United States of America. do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 21. 1993. as National Poison Prevention Week. 1urge all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate programs and activities and by learning how to prevent accidental poisonings among children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventeenth.

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/ PUBLIC LAW 87-319; 75 STAT.681 (H.). Res. 358) Joint Resolution authorizing the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. In order to aid in bringing to the American people the dangers of accidental poisoning. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That: The President is hereby authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week, to aid in encouraging the American people to learn of the dangers of accidental poisoningad to take such preventive measures as are warranted by the seriousness of the danger. Approved September 26, 1961. National Activities On Tuesday, March 16, 1993, a news conference was held to mark the 32nd observance of National Poison Prevention Week, March 21--27, 1993. Here are the statements made by speakers at the news conference.

Remarks by Rose Ann G. Soloway, RN, MSEd, CSPI Chairman of the Poison Prevention ., Week Council and

Education/Communications .14 Coordinator, National Capital Poison Center, Georgetown University Hospital

Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen: On behalf of the The Poison Prevention Week Council is a conrortium of Poison Prevention Week Council, and on behalf of George- thirty-seven national organizations which works to stop town University Medical Center, itis my pleasure to poisonings by distributing information and by encouraging welcome you to the thirty-second observance of National poison prevention programs around the country All of us Poison Prevention Week. urge every adult in America to provide a safe environment for our children. Store possible poisons in their original We are here to celebrate the great strides made in this containers, in child resistant packaging, out of sight, out of country in preventing poisoning deaths in young children, reach, and locked up. and vou will hear of some o: those successes this morning. It is important to remember, though, that every week is If a poisoning does occur, help is a phone call away. Call Poison Prevention Week. In 1992, the American Associa- your poison center immediately!! In a few minutes, you tion of Poison Control Centers recorded 1,095,358 calls will hear from a formerly-frantic family who did call a about children under the age of six who were exposed to poison center when seconds countedand were helped poisons. immediately. Find your poison center number inside the front cover of your telephone book, and post it by your phone. Sadly, twenty-nine of those children died. Iron poisoning As this country reassesses its health care system, it is worth continues to be a major cause of poisoning death in remembering that a call to a poison center saves health care children. Other prescription and non-prescription drugs dollars. Most calls to poison centers can be handled at home, claimed young lives. Pesticide poisoning killed several thereby eliminating a costly trip to a hospital or doctors office. children. One child died after swallowing a sore throat Financial support for poison centers is in jeopardy,even spray, and another child died of alcohol poisoning after though there is proof that closing a poison center is much swallowing mouthwash. more costly than maintaining one. Every American should Children reach for things that can poison them, even kill have immediate access to a state-of-the-art poison center; call them, because they can't tell the difference between some- your poison center to find out how you can help. thing that is safe and something that is harmful. Pills look And now it is my pleasure to introduce Jacqueline Jones- like candy, liquids look like soft drinks. Children are Smith, Chairman of the United States Consumer Product curious, they climb, and they imitate adults. Safety Comm;ssion.

3 4:"O °I* " 41"' E .0.-, Remarks by Jacqueline Jones-Smith, Chairman, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4

Thank you, Ms. Soloway (Rose Ann Soloway, Chairman of the Poison Prevention Week Council). The Consumer Product Safety Commission is a long-time supporter of National Poison Prevention Week, and my colleague (Com- missioner Mary Sheila Gall) and I are pleased to be here today.

Our poison prevention messages are quite simple:

Use child-resistant packages because they save lives.

Keep medicines and household chemicals out of the reach of children. We know that child-resistant packaging sa ves lives. For prescription medicines and aspirin, CPSC estimates that In case of poisoning, call the nearest poison control about 700 children's lives have been saved since the early center immediately. 1970s. The total number of lives saved for all product categories is much larger. Let's consider a hypothetical National Poison Prevention Week has been one of the situationShaquille O'Neal, the star player for the Or- most effective safety efforts in saving children's lives. lando Magic basketball team, was born in 1972, the same During the past 32 years, the number of childhood poison- year that aspirin was required to be in child-resistant ing deaths declined from 450 deaths in 1961 to 55 deaths in packaging. Shaquille O'Neal represents the generation of 1989 We believe that virtually all poisonings are prevent- children that grew up in the age of poison prevention abl e. Therefore, we must continue to inform parents, grand- packaging. We can't say for sure that he is alive today parents, and caretakers of ways to prevent childhood because of child-resistant packaging, but perhaps 700 chil- poisoniligs. dren are alive as a result of this special packaging. The Commission is particularly concerned about deaths But child-resistant does not mean child-proof and that is from iron-containing medicines and dietary supplements. why it is important to lock up medicines and household Many adults may not realize that a few iron pills can cause chemicalsout of the reach of children. Today, we high- a child's death. CPSC requires that iron-containing medi- light the importance of keeping pesticides locked up, out of cines and vitamins with iron be packaged in child-resistant reach of young children. EPA's representative will discuss packaging. However, poisonings have happened when the this important poison prevention message. caps were unsecured or the iron was removed from the The Commission continues to work on changing the test original container. CPSC recommends that parents re-secure protocol for child-resistant packaging. This change would child-resistant packaging and keep iron out of the reach of make special packaging more easily opened by the vast young children. Last year, CPSC issued a safety alert about majority of older adults, while still retaining its child- poisonings with iron-containing medicines. The Commis- resistant qualities. The Commission hopes that the new test sion recently translated our safety alert into Spanish, and a protocol will promote the development of "elderly-friendly' copy is in your packet. packaging. With new closures, more older people should be CPSC's special contribution to poison prevention is child- able to use child-resistant packaging more easily. Parents resistant packaging for medicines and household chemi- and grandparents and other caretakers need to use child- cals. We have here today a display of potentially poisonous resistant packaging to help prevent poisonings. substances that are required to be in special packaging. The In a few moments, we will hear the story of 2-year-old Commission is responsible for the child-resistant packaging Jason Cheslock who was poisoned when he accidentally on medicines and household chemicals, and EPA is respon- swallowed his uncle's aspirin. Fortunately, with the assis- sible for child-resistant packaging on pesticides. CPSC is tance of the National Capital Poison Center, this child now considering requirements for special packaging for recovered. Before we hear this story, however, I want to over-the-counter preparations containing lidocaine and introduce Stephen Johnson, Director of the Field Opera- dibucaine (which are anesthetic medicines) and for lopera- tions Division, Office of Pesticide Programs at the Environ- mide (which is an anti-diarrhea medicine). mental Protection Agency.

4 7 Remarks by Stephen Johnson, Director Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Thank you Chairman Jones-Smith. The Environmental Protection Agency shares in the Consumer Product Safety Commission's support for National Poison Prevention Week, and I am honored to be here today to discuss our Agency's role in poison prevention with regard to pesticide products. In a recent survey conducted by EPA, we found that almost half of the households in this country improperly store some pesticides within the reach of small children. There are various types of pesticides. Some of the household products include disinfectants, flea and tick products, ant and roach products, and lawn and garden products. Bathrooms and kitchens are the most likely areas in the home for pesticides to be improperly stored. Because of our concern, EPA has been working with the Poison Prevention Week Council to conduct an extensive outreach effort to help alert the public to take necessary precautions that will protect children from accidental poisonings or exposures. During the past few weeks alone, we have provided thousands of copies of our fact sheets on "Pesticides and Child Safety" and "Using Insect Repellents EPA shares the same poison prevention messages that Safely" to thousands of health care clinics, pharmacies and Chairman Jones-Smith stated earlier, and they certainlyare the general public. These materials are available in both important enough to bear repeating with regard to pesti- English and Spanish. cides: Since 1981, EPA has required most residential-use pesti- Use child-rcsistant packaging; cides with a signal word of "danger" or "warning" to be in Keep pesticides stored out of the reach of children; and, child-resistant packaging. These are the pesticides that are In the case of a poisoning or exposure, read the label for most toxic to children. Pesticide manufacturers of these medical advice, and call your nearest poison control products must certify to EPA that their product, as pack- center. aged, will meet certain standards of effectiveness, compat- I'd also like to add to these life-saving points when using ibility, and durability, an'3. musthave data on file to pesticides: substantiate their certification. Currently, EPA has over Read the label before using the product, includingpre- 4,000 pesticide products with child-resistant packaging cautions and restrictions; certifications of file. Before applying pesticides (indoors or outdoors),remove Child-resistant packaging is a proven factor for saving children and their toys from the area; lives. The number of pesticide poisoning deaths to children Never transfer pesticides to other containers, particularly under the age of five has declined since the enactment of those that children may associate with food or drink; the Poison Prevention Packaging Act from 40 deaths be- and, tween 1968-70 to one death in 1989 (last year for which this Always close the pesticide package properly. data is available). And now, I would like to introduce Joe and Robin Child-resistant packaging is designed to prevent most Cheslock and their two-year old son, Jason. Jason swal- children under the age of five from gaining access to lowed his uncle's aspirin. Fortunately, wqh the assistance of pesticides, or at least delaying their access. However, it is the National Poison Control Center, he fully recovered. imperative that individuals also take precautions to protect Jason has come here today with his parents to tell us about children from accidental pesticide poisonings or exposures. their experience.

5 Remarks by Robin Chesiock, mother of 2-year-old Jason: It was Thanksgiving, and we had gone to my parents' house for the holiday. My aunt and uncle and cousin came to spend the holiday with us, After dinner, we noticed that Jason (then two years old) was missing. We found him upstairs with my uncle's open bottle of aspirin. There were aspirin pills everywhere. There was white aspirin powder around his mouth and on his hands. The bottle didn't have a child-resistant closure because my aunt anduncle don't have any small children. We brought Jason downstairs and called the poison control cent:T right away. They had us count how many pills were left, and we were able to account for all but 10 pills. They said we should give Jason : syrup of ipecac to make him vomit. Fortunately, Ihad some ir syrup of ipecac in the diaper bag, so we gave it to him. And ' % - 4 he is fine. v

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a.' Robin Cheslock of Gaithersburg with son Jason, 21/2, who swallowed 10 aspirin tablets on Thanksgiving. N. Ft t.-4 ARLE a 7 II ;i : 1.1ilei.10 9 wiev, 12 Because of concern that some Hispanic consumers may and a news release about "Child-Resistant Packaging" in not be aware of the tc,,icity of iron pills and other poison- Spanish and English. Both documents were distributed to ous substances, the U.S. Consi liner Product Safety Commis- Hispanic organizations and the general media. sion issued a safety alert about "Iron-Containing Medicine"

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PREVENGA ENVENENARSE 0 LA MUERTE EVITANDO MEDICAMENTOS A BASE DE HIERRO Prevent Poisoning and Death from Iron-Containing Medicine La Conusen Oar. Sonundad de ProduCeSS de Morro de sus pate% poodle dol Consume°. ICPSC) aa.sa ewe es e nvenenerse. La Comae,. reconvene% We rnececarnentOS O base de memo fa vetoes los obStetncos y gonectfogos &thimble, a Tim U S Ctinsurnor Product Saltily Comnnssron fon avrallOw IND parent.' 1cOn pills. CPSC mom- eentecados como steato forms°. plumose sus peones MN Las mersonas a oars tle ICPSC1 warns ihat POn marlicatrona isornolirma menvlii that obstetric...a and oynocologials tall Omni.). famous sulfate. Immo, pluconato. or terroso. 0 bourse errosoli Posclan sar h em Son pelerosas para los Wes. th.ir neer.% Oallants 1001 0011115161 111000011 Mom,. tumoral.) Can be claoaly toyOung Child anis iron is pOlIOnOtta 10 cndocen. wean pars los neos Mucbos aclullos rra La Conseil para Segundod do Producios Many adults may nO1 maim. M. nalatO 01 iron clan won% ow wee en PS DreOaralivOS don.contaming melleints anci (fel Consume..., (CPSC) redeem quo los p/mmiraliOnli The Commesaron r400mmon0. that COn Marro La Common reccnvenda Clue 105 yttiortin$ iron b. 0000910 in ceild-rosistant medicament°, a Wee CIO loarrO. Cu COMO 0042011200 0.000100 wan 4. not 01 1114 moan Mate. Parants 2400010 Moray. IXOParly rh peCIIPS Manlenclan IPS media/sal Can Nero Ps manorial, con hem,. soon ',mamas, Of rOung Cheldren am* 04 &Senn Os es nines ...Dora Ditty Mauna. InarldlliOn.01100111 con tapas a pruesa O fees Ternben los Don m ccanablo In cOrtsbinateon .1111 vitamin. Or .110010 10.0 modiciree elln eon 00101114 mach El hone pox% encontrarse ran padres ceben asegurarSe Clue es eau pont Accononn to Demon control cont.+ al.. ol OMRin ano sn0010 orreeny Osecens eon Dins comonacen con vilarninaS o Soon De estan soguras. Is. cone marten.r es Inn aupyiernoro are r0000101. tor 30 Dement alte, use 10 Clinchan 040051 Cason thorn Moan aeuero, con los does cm Cnn° para Con. mod:Inas con Norm loofa del AMAMI do Or 4o0111110 Cr011oning 0011111 from rneareabons A otnil. airmail DI 0111051040 OT 11010100 0Own 'red de Vonyno 05 medicamien/OS a sa. de Ins notes y deseerer oclecuadarnente de >man nurnorm of Don prim consumed Dv 00.10 100.1. no( in 5 vattaihaillial Caniciten can nem, tdados cOmOsuCAIIIMKOOS 300 10. aquollas ChM no necseren pato asi ewer can caps. Ovath Poisonings naDoon 'Mon cnorl 100 Moen causantes ael 30% ce las nven.s Dor quo es ninos las alcancon. Estas medionas envenertarmento oe los nabs SOM con deben Oesechatse por el 'redo, 'Odin ona Peduena eantidaa oe °Worst zatacones donne ine nein bow con 1oa110 Wedeln CauSat ia rnteeele a un tenCOnifilnall. nine CDAYMO Ms hit*5 impedeol es peons

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PARA PUBLICACION- Manes. le; de Margo. 1993 tratino una aspinna dr sit to, Gr.osas a la proma intervencion del Centro de ErnIsion a93.47 Etwenenannento de la Capital Nacional. Jason se TN-14)cm completamente. Este caso es uno de cast millon de ninos envenenados el ano pasado. Sacrum* Nacional yam la Prevenclan del tavenenamiento: Rose Ann Soloway. Preside:Uri del Cornetts para la Scmana de la Prevencitin del Envenenarmento. higo nmar que la ruallelOn de 37 organizacionen trabaja ENVASES CON TAPAS A PRUESA DE NINOS SALVAN VIDAS. para prevenif envenenamlentos academies. distnIniyendo inlormacion. ail coma urglendo a los centros Ineales de envenenimuento. larmacias. Washington. D.C. Envamen con tapas a prueba de nitlos para aspirthas y departamentos de salud publica. v utros a WIe comlincan progranuts de igras rriedicinas prescritas. pueden haber salvado las vidas de unos 700 ninon prevencion de envenenanuento en sus conumidades. Ella les aeonnem 'SI ocurre des& fine esos retitilsitos entraron en vigor a prmelpios de los :Inns 1970 Esto de on enyenenannento. dame al cenuo de controldrcenenos mmediatamente El CPSC parneipa en las actividades del Consejo para la Semarta de la iitherdo con la Prcsidenta de la Comtslon para Ia Segurldad de Productos del Prevencton de Envenenarmento corso pane de su minion para proteger al publico Consunudor dc E.0 . Jacqueline Jones-Smith. Sin embargo. este exlto no ha del riesgo a lestonarse o a monr a eassa de productos consumidos El ohienvo de chininado totalmente el problema del envenenarniento en America. lal como se ha la Comision es el de reductr tin esilmado de 28 5 lessones v 21.600 muertes divulgado co la C onterencia de boy de Ia Setnana Nacional para Ia F'revenclon del asoctadas anualmente eon 15.000 diterentes upon de productos connurniclos halo Envenenamiento En 1989. 55 ninon de menos de 5 anon murieron envenenados Lilunsdicelon del CPSC. Los consumtdores pueclen solicitar la lista de enon accidentalmente con mediclnas o productos quimlcon en el hogar. Cerca de un productos envtando una taneta postal a Poison Prevention Checklist. nation dc consumulores Ilamaron a los centros de control de veneno acerca de Washington. D.C. 20207 clivenenarniento actual o 'cast real en los Milos. NUTA A LOS REPORTEROS DE TWEDITORES DR ASIGNACION Iln video La Semana Nacional para la Prevenclon del Envenenamlento sera de noncias para la public:R.10a con un segmento editado. y un Li.roll de la ohservada en Margo 21.27.1993. Oradores de la conferencla de hoy emfatlzaron conferencia de noticias. sera transrmtido a las 2 30 pm iliora del Este) el Marten. la importancla de mantener las medlcInas lespeclalmente aquellas que contienen 16 de Margo. en satelite coordinado Galaxy 6. Canal 24. audio 6.2 y 6.8 El hlerrol. am romo aquellas subsianclas quimleas del hogar. luera del alcance de segmento editado sera retransmitido a Ias 12.30 pm el Jueves. Margo 18. en el los nmos. La Itcildeccia del CPSC. J JonesSmilh. cci poriavot del la Agencta Telstar 301/Transponder I2V Para videocassettes del VNR. favor de Hamar a Ken para Protect-Ion Ambiental. Stephen Johnson. mostraron elemplos de rnedicinas. Giles al 301.504.0580. La Proclaniacion Prestoenrial v los comentanos cit los oradores estaran sillitildllelas .1111mm:is del boor. s, pesUctdas clue deben envasarse con tapas a incluidos en el iut para a prensa de la Semana Nacional para la Vrevenelon del pnleba de twins llotos accesIbles1 Envenenamiento Una loin de medtclnas V productos tit:1moms potenclalmente (Ito twin titanic .11.1 Conlerenela de Prensa solve la Semana Nacional venenosos en cl hogar pueden obtenerse Ibunando A Ken Calcs..101 504.0580. para la Prevention del Envenenamlento hie el 0100 de dos anos. Jason Cheslock de Gaithersburg. Miu-vland El ado pasado. el runo Jason se enveneno cuando

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rOR NE7MS54 TUESDAY, MARCH 16,1993 Another participant at the National Poison Prevention Week RELEASE 193-47 news conference was two-year-old Jason Cheslock from National Poison Prevention Week: Gaithersburg, Maryland. Lestyear, young Jason was poisoned when CIIILD-RESISTANT PAC/CAGING SAVES LIVES he swallowed his uncle's aspirin. Through quick action advised

WASHINGTON, DC -- Child-resistant packaging tor aspirin and by the National Capital Poison Center. Jason recovered oral prescription medicine may have saved the lives of about 700 completely. His case was one of nearly a sillion poisonings of

children since the requirements went into effect in the early young children last year. Pone Ann SOlovay,Chairman of the poisonPrevention Week 19708, according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommisLon Council, noted that the coalition of 37 national organizations (CPSC) Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith. However, this success works to stop accidental poisonings by distributing information story has not eliminated the poisoning problem inAmerica,aS and by encouraging local poison control centers. pharmacies, noted in the annual National Poison Prevention Week news public health departments. and others to conduct poison conference today. In 1989, 55 children under age five died from prevention programs in their communities. She advised. "If a accidental poisoning with medicines cr household chemicals. poisoning occurs, call a poison control center immediately." Nearly a million consumers called poison control centers about CPSC participates in the Poison Prevention Week Council actual or "near-miss. child poisonings. activities as part of its mission to protect the public from

National Poison Prevention Week will be observed on March unreasonable risks of iniury and death associated with consumer

21-27, 1993. Speakers at today's news conference emphasized the products. The Commission's oblective is to reduce the estimated Importance of keeping medicines (especially iron-containing 28.5 million Injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with medicines) and household chemicals out of the reach of young the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's

children. CPSC Chairman Jones-Smith and Environnental Protection jurisdiction. For a checklist on poison prevention, consumers Agency spokesperson Stephen Johnson displayed exnmoles of may send a postcard to Poison Prevention Checklist, Washington, DC 20207. medicines, household chemicals, and pesticides tnat must be in

child-resistant packaging (see photo attached).

Office ol 5401 Westbaid Avenue Call infoirnation and Bethesda. MD 20207 pol)so4-oseo Public Affairs Products Required To Be (poisonpeeventlon) In Child-Resistant Packaging MOMTo report an unsaf consumer product or a product- may call theU.S. C01106serProchict related inlury, Consumers BATHROOM Safty CetstalealOWS toll-f re hotline at ).---5o0-G3e-2772. A AntihistarninalSlemp Aid censor., dlpnerrhydrarnine treletypeuritw tor th haring impaired I. available t 1-000- Aspirin Asprin Substitute A38-$270: the Maryland rrtr number Is 1-1900-492-8104. weaning eCeteiTiindpIlen a COUgh Syrup with Codeine OHM (COntrolled drug) thlmItTO TV RIEPORTERS/ASSIGNNEST 10/TORSi Video on Jason Glue and Artificial Fingernail Remover rontemint acsionitnle Cheelo,A, who survived poisoning, IS available. Call Ken Giles Ibuprofen Iron-containing Medicine or Al Maruggi at 1e1-504-05SO tor details. iron-containing Vitamins MINA OPPORTUNITY: The following individuals will be Mildwrcide Oil of Wintergreen (methyl salicylatel available for photos and interviews at the news conisrence: Oral Prescription Medicine Permanent Hair Wave NeutralLter JacquelineJOnes-Sialth,Chairman, U.S. Consumer Product cantlaning *COMM Of potaseturn bromine Safety Commiesion Toilet Bowl Cleaner ReamAnn Soloway, Chairman, Poison Prevention Week Council KITCHEN Stephen Johnson, Director of Fleld Operations Division, PBS Ant and Roach Balt Office of Pesticide Programs, U.S. Drain Cleaner CentSating sodium or potassium hydroxide EnvironmentalProtectionAgency ^ Drain Cleaner orwwwine lunette oCkil Fumiture Polish Two-year-old Jason Cheslock, who was poisoned but fully =mewing Petroleum Mai)ilines Oven Cleaner *gowning sodium or recovered after emergency assistance by the National Polarlasium hydroxide Capital Poison Center. Jason.. parents, Joe andRobin GARAGE OR STORAGE AREA Cheslock, will be at the news conference to tell his story. Antifreeze nontawng ethylene glycol The PresidentialProclamationand remarks by these speakers are Charcosi Lighter Fluid coniaoiinn Petroleum distillates available inThe presskit forMatiOnalPoisonprevention Meek. Gas Lbw Antifreeze contemns Methyl alcohol A collection of potentially poisonous household chemical. and ( Lawn and Garden Pesticide Paint Thinner medicineswill be on display at the news conference (photo onniseong petroleum distillates attached). Fool Chemical Turpentine Windshield Washer Liquid Whams"; methyl alcohol

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The staff of Me US Consumer Product Safety mettliCinweelated death rate by up 10 1 27 dealns Commission ICPSCiestimaille Mel Childresestant Oar million childrenunder agome this more packaging for aspinn ene oral prescholgn med. sent.. lawny rate reOuClien 01 up lo 45 percent Sine Saved the lives or show tc() Children line. horn leveill that would nave Olen DeOteCled in Me the requirements sent int0 elfeC1 in th early absence Of cheldwgglant packaging require- 197011. manta CPSC analyzed cnild fatality data fon accidental in- Tna tosser fatality Wm iapiesent a Mem eaduction of gestions aspirinandOral masc.-moon Of ahOut 700 Cnad deaths Since the reduirernents medicines The death rates tor aspirin and oral for cworesisiant packaging on thew products preCrIptiOn medgenCe declined wen alter taking cent nto sued in M. *any 11)70e eceount of UM Overall mom. in Ine aCcidental Child death rate from all Caul.. The StedY Mao The CRIME* Of abOut 700 elves Saved relate, 10 bECOvnled foechangesindrcapita prOduCt CO, alpinn erg oral prescription medgines Only and aumollen and recluChena in the mom fatality dOeg not include additionat Ursa Mat may have rate ae.00iatild wilh iheraCUtic Owlerd014. bee. Saved by chtiontentant packaging on other The CPSCstudy showed treat cleildvelistant products Therefore the CPSC's staff conciums Packping reduceo the ospinarellled Cheld death that cnildresistant packaging dans linen CO^ rat by up 10 OM deaths per million children lunges Should use cnildvasislant packaging Ice under age fivethe 1e50111 also sneered that help prevent accidental poisonings with remote. special PaCkeping reduced the oral prescription emelt and houghold Chemicals

Us. child-resistant packaging to help preyent accidental poison)ngs with medicines and household chemicals.

1 2 INOMNA: Iodide Potion Denier The American Association of Poison Control Centers listiodet Hoed.) of (midi. 1701 N. Serials Souloyseci published an updated list of Certified Regional Poison P.O. Sox 1367 Intioniapois (N 46206-1357 Centers in the U.S. There are 38 Regional Centers through- Ernongency Manton: (600)3624097 (IN only), (317) g29-2323 MARYLAND: Maglend Poison CenNr 20 N. Pine St out the country. Baltnore LID 21201 Ernagerty Numbers: (4)0) 528.7701. (800) 492-24140510 only) lialionel Capital Poison Conler 3803 Rudolf Road NW. Wmhington DC 20307 Emergency Number (202) 625-3333 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS MAU.: Mareseetramtla Poled Cent* System Gerard Regional khan WWI. February 1993 300 Longwood Aye Soder MA 02115 Ernergoncy NutUrs: (6)7)232.2120. (800) 9824211 ALABAAIA: Regional Poison Con to( Cantu MICHIGAN: Blear* Flogional Potion Cantor Tho Ch. Mode Hospital of Noboru 1640 Meld,/ S.E. 16007111 An. $outi Grand Repots MI 49506-2969 Elgmvigharn AL 35213-1711 Ernogforcy Numbors: (800)532.2727 (Michgan only). TTY (600) 356-3232 Ernorgency Numbers. (205) 939-9201 (500) 292-6679 (AL only) or (205) 5334050 Poem Control Center. Children's Hospital of lAchlgan ARIZONA( Arizona Poloon and Drug Inlonnabon 3901 80451714141 Blvd. 40901)0l1441111501.1)669 Cotter Rm. (32044 Detort 14148201 1501 N. Condor Ayo. Emergency Number. (3)3) 745-5711 Tucson AZ 55724 MINNESOTA: Itenamin Regioul Poison Center En...Homy Numbert (9OO) 362-0101 (AZ omit). (602) 6264016 Howson County Modica) Confer Serineriteri Rogional Poison Corner 701 Park Avo. Good Sarnanten Rogonsl Modal Comer lAnneopolie MN 55415 1130 E. McDowell, Stele 4-5 Emergency Numbor (6)2)3473141. Petro: (612) 337.7187. TOD (6)2) 337-7474 Phoero AZ 95006 10148tula SoNlonal Moon Cotter Enorgency Number (602) 2534134 St PoulParnory Medical Cantor CALIFORNIA: Fresno Regional Poison C0(114VI0O6044 640 Jackson SL of Fresno Commuury Homed end Medd Collor St. Pod MN 55101 2823 Fresno Street Emig:Nagy Number (512) 221-2113 Fresno CA 93721 MISSOLIFIE Cardinal Glenna" ChildneWo Neepid Regional Polo*. Center Emongency Nurnbonc (800) 3465922 or (209) 445-1222 1465 S. Grand awl Am Diego Re9Mni Polum Ceder St Louis MO 63104 UCSD Modica) Center 9925 EmegeNy (314) 772-5203. (630) 3664686 225 OddsonSt MONTANA: Rocky Mourdain Poked arwl Drug Ciento San Dog, CA 921034925 645 Bannock Stool EmoggedY Numbers, (619) 5434030 (500) 876-4786 (m 5)9 0,1* *NV) Maur co 80204 Son Frencleco Bay Area Regional Poidn Control Center Ernergancy Nurnbor (333) 629-1123 San Endow( Groom( Hospital NEBRASKA: The Potato Canter 60) Potrero Ave. Building 60. Floorn 230 WO) Dodge St San Frnrcseco CA 94122 Omaha NE 68114 Emergency Number (415)475.5600 Emergency Numborn: (402)390.5555 (Omaha). (800) 955-9119 (NE) Santo Clara Wilm Nedra( Collor Regional Poison Center NEW JERSEY: New Jody Poied Inkorotten and Education System 751 South 8435051 Ave. 201 Lyons Ave. San law CA 95)26 Newark NJ 07112 Emorgency Numb... (408)203-5112. (803) 662-9658 (CA only) Emergency Numbo- (900) 9621253 University of California. Dario Meths.( Conte. Rogional Poison Control Coder NEW MEXICO: Now Meek* Poison and Drug Mionnakon Conte* 2315 Stockton Blvd Unweraly of Neer Mond Socromonto CA 95517 Nbuquordo MA 171361076 Emorgency Mambos: (9)8) 734.3692: (WO) 342.9293 (Northern Caldorro only) Errargoocy Nurnblus: (505)843.2551. (903) 4324466 (NM orgy) LID Rogional Poled Canter NEW YORK: Long Island nogional Pskov. Conlrol Center UCI lidded Grid Wnliercp Unrodiry Wood 101TeeON Ono.: FM 78 259 Fint Um( Oterego CA 92665-3298 Mineola NY 11501 Emergency Nurnbow (714) 6365995. (800) 5444404 (Southern Coh(otna Only) Emogency Norton. (516) 542-2323. 2324. 7325. 3913 COLORADO: Rocky Mounted Poison end Drug Conti, New York City Poison Contr.( Coder 615 81)056 SINN N Y.C. Depertfora ol 14.191 Denver CO 80204 455 Fine Aye.. Scorn t23 Emorgency Nornbfr ()33) 629.1123 Nig Yon NY 10015 D.C.: Notional Capitol Poison Confer ErtlfpWCy limbos (2)21340.4494. (2)2) TDD (212) 699-9314 3900 Rsonoir Road N W Washnglon DC 20007 Canto( Otilo INA... Canto, Emergency Nurnbor (202) 6253333 703 Chigoes Onvo FLORIDk The Ronda Poison Intended Corner et Tampa General Hospital Columbus OH 43205.2696 Post Office Sox 1289 Emorgoncy Nunboot: (5)4)228-1323.(ace)692-7625. (5)4) 229-2272 (777). (5)4)46).2012 Tempe FL 33601 Clndonall Drug & Pelson Information GINN and Reglad Poked Contol System Emorgoncy Numb... (6)3) 253.4444 (Tempe) (800) 282.3171 (Ronda) 231 Baud. Ayonue. Mi. 144 CNORGIA: Googol. Potion Center Corcemall 011 45267-0144 Grog Mormons) Hosortal EgelPing /limbos: (513)5595111, 8004725111 (OH (only) 50 8u1101 S551 S E. OREGON: Orogon Pelson Colter P O. Pox 26066 Oregon Hee* Sodas Unwerwty Atlanta GA 30335-3801 3181 S W. Sun Jackeon Park Road Enuergency Nurnbors. (800) 292-5846 OA only:(404) 5094400 Portend OR 97201 Ernergorny Nirnbors: (503)4944965, (800) 452.7165 (OR colY) PENNSYLVANIA:Centel Psrineyhenle Poked Caster Unuorog Homdal Milton S. Hosiery Medical Center Hodoy PA 17033 Emrn9.ncy Number (800) 52)4)10 TIN NM* Control Conker waving Me greater Philadelphia metropolitan area One Chedren's Conker FtiadeiNea PA 191044303 Enwrgency timber (215) 3862100 PlItiturgh Poison Center 3705 Feta Ay*. DcSolo St Prnabingti PA 15213 Ernergsncy Maribor (4)216814669 RHODE ISLAND: Rhoda Island Poison Canto 593 Eddy St Proodence RI 02903 Ened9Wicy Numb. (401) 277.5727 TEXAS: Not Texas Poison Cantor $201 Hwy linos Brod. P 0. Sox 35926 Dad TX 75235 Emrgency llonb.15. (2)41 5905000. Tinos Welts (903) 4110340 UTAH: Intremountain Regidal Poison Control Canter 50 Noll Medical Drhe SO Late City UT 84132 Ernorgency Nuntors: (901) 551.2151, (800)456-7707 (UT only) VIRG/NIA: Blue Ridge Poison Canter Box 67 Due RON Hood Chorlogsvillo VA 2290) Omongrocy Nurnbors. (604)0244543. (8CO) 451-1428 &Ronal Capital Poison Coder 3500 Be11.51:4I Rod N.W Wattinglon DC 20007 Emergong limiter (202) 6263133 WEST VIRGINIA: Walt Yeginhe P01550 Contor 3110 liecCornle Ave S E. CherNMon WV 25304 EmIllody Numboir (800) 642.3625 SW ornyt (304) 345-4211 WYOMING: Ths Poison Canto 8301 Dodge St Ornahe NE 89114 Emrgency Nurnben. (402) 393.5555 (Omaha). SOO) 955-9119 (NE) 11 6 The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists promoted poison prevention through their newsletter, journal, and a mailing to all 27,500 ASHP members. February 1993/Page 3 Need Ideas for PoisonPrevention Week? For Poison Prevention Week last year, pharmacy staff at 101.(1 unliqn 1.1 Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. MD. did newspa- 119s3 MARCH 11$31 per and radio interviews. s T F 5 University of Tennessee Memo- 4 5 rial Hospital. Knoxville. created a ideotape identifying danger spots 12 13 in the home.

Beckley Hospital. Beckley. WV. '9 29 made presentations at local elenien- tary schools, distributed publications. 23 . The American Pharmaceutical Association encouraged and provided frce ipecac syrup. Want to get started for this year s 28 29 30 31 arnonsla.O. their members to obtain a poison prevention kit from the observance (March 21-271? Council. A reproduction of the 1993 poster was included in Contact your affiliated state their "Pharmacy Today" newsletter, along with a copy of chapter officers, who have received a Children Act Fas t.. . So Do Poisons publicity kit. Or obtain the "List of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's "Poison Materials- from the Poison Preven- I I Lookout Checldist." tion Week Council, P.O. Box 1543, Washington. DC 20013 (301-504- Han h PIPthe 1593PHICon Prevennon 14tt1 power 0580).J an ASI1P menzherlhm 'nation

ObX recorded more than one million calls P TIC LUll AAAA 1111411MAItale111. AAAAAAAAAA CTFA Participates about children uncler the age of six who were exposed to poisons. Polon in National Poison Adding living testimony to the fact Prevention that calling a poison control center handout arida Prevention Week works, two-year-old Jason Cheslock h1.1114011. as Mabel appeared at the conference, fully rola rICICRIOR Week. 14amli 21- V. 1993 Copy The week of March 21-27 marked recovered from Liis accidental poisoning 0.1 Comenwor a year ago. T 514111 C4.4. nab. National Poison Prevention Week, Ational Poison Look. addokorce pow Prevention Week is highly regarded as g ond 411crixte to mar sponsored velem by the an effective safety effort in getting the Poison message out, and CITA is proud to Prevention - support this outstanding program. Week Council, a coalition of - 37 national yr% 11.eck iTs organizatizns, of which Prei &IiI 11111 11e.ck CTFA is a member. tut31 :- That week. the council 4 5 6 worked together to Robin Cheslock and two-year shed light onold Jason, who swallowed hts a serious uncle's asptren but fully subject: recovernd after his mother followed advice given by the accidental National Capital Poison child Cener. poisonings. At the March 16 news conference, Rose Ann Soloway, chairpetson of the Poison Prevention Week Council. advised that `If a poisoning occurs, call a poison control center immediately " It Children Act Fast. So Do Poisons was noted that in 1992, the American Association of Poison Control Centers

The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Assfxiation cov- ered the Council's news conference in their March 29 newsletter "C l'FA News." Pi0 L.. 14 17 L The American Association of Poison Control Centers The Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association pro- distributed planning kits to all member poison centers and moted poison prevention through their "Executive News- participated in the poster design contest. The winning watch" newsletter (sent to CSMA members) and their poster (see front cover) was submitted by Finger Lakes "Chemical Times & Trends" journal. "Chemical Tunes & Regional Poison Control Center in Rochester, New York. Trends" reaches industry, legislators, regulators, educators, AAPCC also provided data for use in the presidential libraries, and the trade press. CSMA also produced a new proclamation and helped individual poison centers prepare "Consumer Products Handbook" featuring a section on preventing poisonings, the history of poison prevention, local proclamations. and the evolution and role of poison control centers.

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" ,1 tr. l 5is The Closure Manufacturers Association promoted sales The Council on Family Health and the Nonprescription of the Council's poster through their "Closure Report" Drug Manufacturers Association collaborated with the U.S. newsletter. Food and Drug Administration to launch an education program about tampering. Using a video news release, 4 'baster, 'Report print and TV public service announcements, and point-of- MARK YOUR purchase pamphlets, the campaign provided important 11993 messages about medicine tampering. CALINDARSI I'uuin IL e.

Natkehel Potreo Prwetitioa Pharmacy Westmagazine published an article about poison Woalt 4411 h.,bn4Mi 21.27. Quahog.thr wee. Peale., I. pseeltahod Prowl do prevention in their February issue. Pole. PreReehem Week Cootted, P.O. km 1543. Wasliarloh. D. C 20013. 25 copIet 110.03: SO copies 111.00. 103 13200 Poe Put CPP7ment MUST wen pimp oninv) $.411 .00. an Inn. March is National Poison Prevention Week froirsois Pbevention Wee*telephone or doorbell for example) for a isligbAr fMatth21-27. 'Me basiafew moments. Children act fast, and airthe isChildren Act Fast...So Doadults must make sure that household Poisonsl" and the 1993 poster includeschemicals and drugs are stored away the words "Every Week is Poison Pre-from children at all times. vention Week." information on preventing poison- The Poison Prevention Week Coun-ings can be obtained by wilting Secre- cil is alerting everyone to the fact thattary. Poison Prevention Week Council, parents must be watchful when house-P.O. Box 1543, Washingtco, DC 20013. NARD: Representing Independent Retail Pharamacy hold chemicals or drugs axe being used. The publication.List of Materials published an article about poison prevention in NARD Many accidents happen when adults art 1993,lists available resources and their Journal and encouraged their members to order a kit of using a product but are distracted (thesources of supply. a poison prevention information for use at the pharmacy counter. "Every Week Is Poison Wal-Mart Pharmacies nationwide distributed a "Home Prevention Week." The week focuses on Poison Prevention Guide" with safety tips and first aid proper handling of information. emergency poison-related situations. For instance. If a parent believes a child has ingested poison, they should call one of 100 Poison Control Centers Poisoning Emergency Action in the United States. Inhaled Poison ... WAL*MART' using the number listed Intrnetlutehe Km the INTOn10I-1,h Alf At ren1 treathin, turn, t then tlee PHAIVACY on the inside cover of AIM window. AM..It ttern ts not the telephone directory. hreathen g. meet a rtitumI rove rmutn The Council will also HOME POISON pronuite proper respons- Poison on the Skin . es to ingestion of various PREVENTION Rernove rontmenated hehtne a nd With n Ater toxic Reins. including Then went, eeni Iv wIth anat watt., And GUIDE lead in paint, batteries. some medicines. and poinsettias. Poison in the Eve 40).

TNI POISON POUCI. NARD offers a com- lukewann en. 4 1,14) MAW, rtn:110 o iArVe OA.tit 1 Huh, in. the we Prowl tor iS With a theme of "Chil- plete Consumer Infor- late patient Hunk .ts rnin he, pmehle doenlinoln dren Act Fast...S0 Do mation Corner kit on tiOti not tone theevelid omet Poisons." planners poison prevention to expect National Poison members for $15(non- Swallowed Poison .... Prevention Week to members. 5:30). It MEDICINES. once again help deter includes camera-ready Dome Ewe anvil-mg bv mouth uml mu hive tetlIA1 htr countless household ads, articles. radio Mks. adrKe CHEMICALS OR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS: mishaps. and materials from the Unless pettent A urn on.enteh het eng went moo.. t .itoot "Our theme means Poison PreventionWeek weetIketvgive mal, or meter unmask...In then lor proftemennAI aulsu about niether you Roukl the parents must always be Safety Council, includ- isltIV111V.1111or not

watchful when house- mg the poster. Call ALWAYS KEEP ON HAND AT HOMF A me th_ Ke Nettle hold chemicals or drugs 800-544-7417 toplace ol SYRUP OF IPECAC Ior each t held nr Erandt NW in eh.. home Use only on advice nJ room control cynic, are being used." explains your credit card order. Annikonce der.trtnu.nt. or ph, ..oetan Ken Giles, secretary for the Poison Prevention Week Council. "Children act fast, and adults must make sure that household chemicals and Ambulance drugs are stored away from children at all Emergency Dept. times." Posters for this year's event, set for March 21- 27, bear the words

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19 r r 16 711 I' ..! CONTRIBUTORS TO NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK

The Poison Prevention Week Council relies upon voluntary Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association financial contributions to produce its print and audiovisual Food Marketing Institute materials each year. We gratefully acknowledge the follow- NARD: Representing Independent Retail Pharmacy ing contributors to the 1993 observance: National Agricultural Chemicals Association National Association of Chain Drug Stores POISON PREVENTION WEEK COUNCIL MEMBERS Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association WHO CONTRIBUTED TO NATIONAL POISON Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association PREVENTION WEEK: Soap and Detergent Association American Academy of Clinical Toxicology CORPORATE CONTRIBUTORS: American Academy of Pediatrics American Association of Poison Control Centers Calmar Dispensing Systems American Association of Retired Persons Owens-Brockway Prescription Products Inc. American College of Emergency Physicians Owens-Illinois Closure Inc. American Managed Care Pharmacy Association Parke-Davis,. Division of Warner-Lambert Company American Medical Association Roxane Laboratories Inc. Vi-Jon Laboratories American Petroleum Institute American Pharmaceutical Association The Poison Prevention Week Council also appreciates the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists assistance provided by Barry J. Hart and James Saxenian of Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue about the Council's financial Closure Manufacturers Association status. Their professional advice was freely given.

20 17 STATE AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES *** Tuba City Indian Medical Center Pharmacy (Tuba The Retired Senior Volun- City) invited school teer Program of Marshall children to visit their County (Guntersville) pre- facilitytoreceive sentedpoison prevention poison prevention puppet shows to 1,300 first information. A lo- graders in several elemen- ca ITV station tary schools. Using the slo- helped encourage gan "Learn to Spot Poisons" consumers to visit the pharmacy during Poison Prevention and a logo developed by Week. high school students, the RSVP volunteers empha- Several organizations in Arizona cooperated on a statewide sized the hazards of iron LEARN TO SPOT POISONS poison prevention program, distributing packets to all pills and lookalike poisons. community and hospital pharmacies in Arizona. The coop- erating groups included the Arizona Pharmacy Associa- tion, Arizona Society of Hospital Pharmacis, Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, and Samaritan Re- The Kodiak Area Native Association Pharmacy (Kodiak) gional Poison Center. These organizations also sent poison distributed poison prevention publications and syrup of ipe- prevention packets to daycare centers in Phoenix and cac. Through radio public service announcements, safety Tucson and to the media. A large poster, using children's messsages were broadcast reaching the six villages of Kodiak illustrations, was included in the Journal of the Arizona Island. Pharmacy staff members made several poison preven- Pharmacy Association. tion talks to preschool and kindergarten classes.

. Italvoisma Preventio, *`,: 'ARIZONA: The Phoenix office of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) helped w"h several media interviews about poison prevention, including an article in Raising Arizona Kids Magazine. Good Samaritan Regional Poison Center (Phoenix) also particiapted in media interviews and distributed poison prevention packets.

The Yavapai County Health Department's Injury Preven- tion Program (Prescott) presented poison prevention pro- , A44 !RC grams to preschool, kindergarten and first grade classes. - 0.4.1.47%, Using puppets and tunnels built with chairs and sheets, the health educators emphasized how to recognize poisonous substances. 21 74: ' 18 The San Francisco Bay Area irr- ARKANSAS Regional Poison Control lg Center and the University 40J., The Pharmacy Department at Arkansas Children's Hospi- of California School of Phar- tal (Little Rock) presented a display of poison prevention macy co-sponsored a poster information. Cutouts of products helped patients identify contestinelementary common household poisons. schools. Over 250 poison prevention posters were submitted. One was selected for reprinting, and several posters were awarded U.S. Sav- ings Bonds. The Pharmacists Society of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Society of Hospital pharmacists do-f. nated the prize money and Iwo Geier Aye 1 funds to reprint the winning Fon Elnftworv FIF.4 poster.

The Governor of Arkansas issued a proclamation for Poi- son Prevention Week.

CONNECTICUT The Governor of Con- necticutproclaimed MEL PoisonPrevention Week in a ceremony which included officials of the Connecti- cut Poison Control Center and the family of a 1-year-old child who was poisoned by a household cleaning product. The Connecticut Poison Control Center conducted several thadren Ac+Fwd. media interviews and distributed 75,000 copies of poison So Do Po; sorts!' prevention literature to hospitals, schools, and community organizations.

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19 BEST COPY 2 2 AVAILABLE The San Diego office ...... s-- The Golden Empire Society of Hospital Pharmacists (Bakers- of CPSC distributed ins field) and the Kern County Pharmacists Association spon- publications to the Wal- sored a poster contest in the city schools. Wal-Mart donated Mart pharmacy in El several prizes for the poster winners. The Mayor of Bakers- Centro. Several media field issued a proclamation for Poison Prevention Week. interviews about poi- ; Poison prevention information was distributed at a local sonpreventionalso shopping mall and other sites. were conducted. The mayor of El Centro issued a proclamation for Poison Prevention Week.

The Los Angeles office , sa.; of CPSC joined the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services in warning about the hazard of iron poisoning. Safety alerts in English and Spanish were distributed to the media, and poison The University of California Davis Medical Center Re- prevention messages also were publicized by Spanish and gional Poison Control Center (Sacramento) published a Korean media. Several newspaper articles (including one in booklet entitled "The Poison Center Answer Book." This the Los Angeles Times) highlighted the hazard of iron poi- publication provides answers to frequently-asked ques- sonings. tions about first aid, plant poisonings, insect bites, lead poisoning, and other topics. B12 MAY, MAIO II :6 1491 h mis All( II 1 IA 11511 s ^ ORANGE COIJNTY

iv she Said to the bottle t those sts were Laming Seep itlorSed and out of a Iron Poisoning in Children Climbs child's reach .1ren Rut Arm said language hf Betimes don t seem to he a Maier Never use the pills in frOnt of Accidents: Southland ?hen in 1991. in that one year uCf Medical Center poisoncontrot factor Some of Il.cse children has children. ....me. there Wert II deaths A r cralse handled 452 reported rases Engi.sh. speaking parents or were They advised parents to call 911 leads stale in ca%cs of r as said "It lumped dramatically of iron poisonings in Orange. IR, with English ,Prautne Caee.ginrn or a pOiaoncontrOl Center united, eli ft 41111 reside. San Bernardino. Inyo and youngsters dying alter floe of those deaths occurred in when then died, she said alely if they suspect their child has California Mono counties Yet none of those We ye heels trying to pit, to. taken iron supplement Symptom POISON CENTER* %wallowing iron Because ofthealarmingin. children died Reiner a common he. hut there s of poisoning may not show up until (realeArcus said, the state has No children died from iron pm. ;uttnot enough evidence. she a child already nas been severely ANSWER BOOK supplements. hut officials berm gathering Information shout sonnies in1990. either,inthe said iniured hp the corrosive action of don't know why. iron poisonings to find some reason tive.courity regtOn A :cud and Harden of freed advice the WOO. Melts said cs.mbrooted 40011 !or the change But ef the 492 reported iron fur ovens oh iron supplement, AymptOMI include stomach pain Asa pekrimp promsla Initial data indicate, that the poisonings in the region in 1991, in their Nunes vomiting. diarrhea and sleepiness By tOM IsicOBEENEY three children under age 6 died In tett mi. lo Mt luara children are dying alter swallow Always mane Sure the child. usually within 30 minutes to two mg sugar COated vitamin and min. 1932. ins children in the five.roun hours after taking the iron ono 411rt Na law resistant cap is attached secure:), ligughowionolholo ORANGECabforma lead, ihe eral tablets containing iron. Arcus ty region died of iron poisoning nelson in childhood deaths due to said The pills Bre most often thou -The sheer numbers of expo

Poison prevention packets were distributed to children's hospitals, health clinics, baby furniture stores, and other groups. The University of California at Riverside Cooperative Extension provided public service announcements to Spanish radio and TV stations throughout Southern California. Poison prevention packets were distributed to several schools and hospitals in California, including Logan Street Elemen- tary School (Los Angeles), Palo Verde Hospital Pharmacy (Blythe), Mission Hospital (Huntington Beach), and City of Hope Medical Center (Duarte). Pharmacy staff mem- r bers at the U.S. Naval Hospital (Yokosuka, Ja- pan) promoted poison preventionthrough media interviews, distribution of publica- Kaiser Permartente Medical Center (Riverside) Phar- tions, and dispensing macy staff members distributed free syrup of ipecac of syrupofipecac and poison prevention materials to patients and through the pediatric employees. A display of "look-alikes" was pre- clinic. sented in the clinic lobby.

20 23 BEST COPY AVAILABLE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA I " The National Capital Poison Center at Georgetown Univer- Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company (Atlanta) produced sity Hospital hosted the National Poison Prevention Week public service announcements for local media to promote news conference. The poison center also provided informa- poison prevention. tion for local pharmacies, schools, and hospitals to use in The Atlanta office of CPSC made several poison prevention designing their own exhibits and programs. Poison center presentations, including the annual meeting of Safe Kids of staff members also appeared on several radio and TV Georgia. programs. Egleston Children's Hospital at Emory University (Atlanta) conducted poison prevention programs for 5,000 students in 28 elementary schools. Pharmacy and child safety de- FLORIDA partment staff members presented a poison prevention The Ft. Lauderdale of- raclatuuttiort game to the students and discussed poison prevention tow el nor. fice of CPSC distributed topics. ism& a safety alert about iron poisonings (in English and Spanish) to the media andtoseveral

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organizations.Poison POMO 114012TRMY INK prevention publications were distributed at local shopping malls and health clinics. e go tth ; 196,16 The Governor of Flor- CC 1, ida issued a proclama- lonrr tion for Poison Preven- I I tion Week. The Idaho Poison Center at Saint Alphonsus Regional The Pinellas Pharmacists Society (St. Petersburg) presented Medical Center (Boise) collaborated with McDonald's Res- poison prevention programs to elementary schools in their taurants to host an annual "poison prevention fair." Over region, reaching more than 12,000 children in kindergarten 500 adults and children participated in the fair, playing through second grade. Children were encouraged to take games and receiving poison prevention information. home a poison prevention checklist to use with their parents. The Florida Poison Information Center (Miami) at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital distrib- . uted poison prevention information in English and Span- ish. Pharmacy students from Southeastern College of Phar- macy staffed an exhibit at a local mall. Several media interviews were conducted.

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21 BEST Beckley Hospital (West Virginia) displayed poison pre- ILLINOIS vention information in the hospital lobby. The pharmacist gave a poison prevention presentation to second The Veterans Administration Hospital (Hines) reprinted and grade students in a local school. Coupons for free syrup distributed copies of CPSC's "Poison Lookout Checklist." of ipecac were distributed.

The Indiana State Board of Health co-sponsored a poster 111.1[.-_ contest with the Indianapolis Poison Control Center and distributed materials to their employees. The Board of Health also distributed publications in their building lobby.

--)1-, :t` ,**,,,,,I0., .,,74 it The Medicine Shoppe (Liberal) distributed poison prevention material to third grade students in several schools. The _16.- ,. pharmacy also distributed coupons for free syrup of ipecac. Several presentations were r ade to daycare centers and schools.

Harlan Pharmacy (Kentucky) worked with the Hospital JQ44.4211, Auxiliary to distribute syrup of ipecac and poison prevention information. The Regional Medical Center Hospital (Hazard, Ken- tucky) distributed poison prevention information and Fr.. W. coupons for free syrup of ipecac. The McDowell Pharmacy, Middlesborc, Pharmacy, Mor- gan County Clinic, Buchanan Clinic Pharmacy, and Home- I. 1940v place Clinic Pharmacy (Kentucky) distributed poison -"1 - prevention publications and offered free syrup of ipecac. ) Central Pharmacy (South Williamson, Kentucky) pro-

.i116:40,1` duced a video of puppet show entitled "Eagle Eve .t yak. Teaches About Poison Prevention." The video was aired on local TV during Poison Prevention Week. The Pre- scription Division sponsored a coloring contest for chil- KENTUCKY dren, and winning entries were displayed in the pharmacy The Product Safety Branch of the Kentucky State Cabinet for Human Resources distributed posters and other publications to health departments, pediatricians, and others. Approximately 13,500 copies of publications were distrib.. IttIP.4 EA!' uted statewide. The Governor of Kentucky issued a proclamation for Poison Prevention Week. A news release entitled "Every Week is Poison Prevention Week" was distributed. The Kentucky State Fire Marshal's office conducted workshops for daycare providers and senior centers, offering poison prevention and other safety information. Appalachian Regional Healthcare pharmacies in several communities conducted poison prevention programs. The 12 hospitals and primary care centers serve rural areas of eastern Kentucky, southwest West Virginia, and Virginia.

22 25 Mid-Maine Medical Center Pharmacy (Waterville) included poison prevention information in their newsletter and offered free bottles of syrup of ipecac. Pharmacy staff The Louisiana Drug members presented several displays of poison prevention (V IN Ii and Poison Informa- stat t information for hospital employees and the public. tion Center (Monroe) (541444 70, 644,4144. distributed 1,650 packets to hospitals, public *dorm libraries, daycare centers, and public health units throughout Lou- isiana.The packets "M1 containedtelephone ...WWI@ 0,40. ..g., srl tV11711:1tV:Wrt"; t.1.:27;II/ry. s stickers with the poi- 114,1;%.1 OW 110.611, .11.01.. , son center phone num- 1" ;:.:::7 rZ.O. It Ir F. ber,brochures and On, MI. la NIS 11( checklists, and posters. HIN PREF 110\ 4.11 Staff members from the Z ill PI I I PI I (IONA NFU puisoncenter made y presentationstoele- * ( }IR l'Il1R111t \ COTS mentary schools and community groups ndalso conducted several mediainter- views. The Governor of Louisiana issued a proclamation for Poison Prevention Week. The Maryland Poison Center at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (Baltimore) helped coordinate statewide poison prevention ictivities. Working with Columbia Medical Plan and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the poison center made presentations to schools in five counties and Balti- The Maine Safe Kids Coalition distributed a news release more City. Publications and videos were distributed to all about poison prevention and included poison prevention in Boards of Education and hospitals in Maryland. their newsletter. In collaboration with the U.S. Consumer A poison prevention banner was displayed over a major Product Safety Commission, Maine Safe Kids Coalition intersection near the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Balti- displayed a poison prevention exhibit at the state Parent more. Teacher Association annual convention. Baltimore Gas & Elect-ic included poison prevention infor- Maine Poison Control Center (Portland) distributed ap- mation in a bill insert for their 900,000 residential custom- proximately 21,000 poison prevention publications and ers. displayed posters at Maine Medical Center. The poison center also provided public service announcements to local Safety Council of Maryland distributed poison prevention radio stations. information to more than 600 member companies and organizations. Rite Aid pharmacists made presentations at several schools in Maryland. Dorchester EMS presented poison prevention programs at St. Clair S. hool. The Governor of Maryland and the Mayor of Baltimore issued proclamations for Poison Prevention Week.

Virt. 23 7. 4 66 All AS SACHUSEITS The Massachusetts Poison Control Center and the Boston office of CPSC issued a news release to all Massachusettsmedia. ABC-TV "Good Morning America"interviewed staff members from the poison center for a report aired during National Poi- son Prevention Week. The CPSC officealso staffed a poison prevention exhibit at Boston's Museum of Science. The I exhibit offered informa- The Minnesota Attorney General used poison prevention tion about hazardous sub- information in a column distributed to newspapers through- stances, including carbon monoxide. Nearly 4,000 consum- out Minnesota. The column focused on iron poisonings. ers viewed the exhibit. Goddard Memorial Hospital Pharmacy (Stoughton) distributed poison prevention information and conducted several media interviews about poison prevention. At a health fair at the local mall, pharmacy staff members distributed publications and free bottles of syrup of ipecac. The school nurse at two Lutheran schools (St. Paul School in Des Peres and Immanuel School in Olivett) conducted a poison prevention program for students in preschool through 8th grade. Each student received publications on poison prevention and participated in a poster contest. Winners

Ialt "- were given prizes and each student received "Mr. Yuk" stickers.

The Regional Poison Control Center of Children's Hospital (Detroit) held a poster contest for patients attending the The Regional Poison Center at Cardinal Glennon Chil- outpatient clinics. The winning poster will be used in next dren's Hospital (St. Louis) sponsored its fourth annual year's poison prevention campaign. The poison center poster contest. All elementary schools in St. Louis were distributed 5,000 packets of information to hospitals, phy- invited to participate, and over 500 students responded. sicians, daycare centers, pharmacies, dentists, teachers, and The winner received a pizza party for her class, and the community groups statewide. Approximately 75,000 tele- winning poster was displayed at the hospital throughout phone stickers were ordered in response to this mailing. Poison Prevention Week. The poison center also distributed

24 2 7 a poison prevention video to 200 elementary schools and provided poison prevention materials to 72 member hospitals in the Missouri Poison System. Several St. Louis supermarkets (Schnucks, Nationals, and Dierbergs) displayed the poster during Poison Prevention Week.

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1.1. Aro. ,/ , NEW HAMPSHIRE The New Hampshire Poison Information Center, located at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon), provided poison prevention information at a display in the hospital. Free syrup of ipecac was distributed, and poison center staff members answered questions and provided safety tips. Vocational school participants in a pesticide program attended the display and discussed prevention of pesticide poisionings. Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City) distributed syrup of ipecac to outpatient families, conducted a coloring con- The Governor of New Hampshire issued a proclamation test for children, and displayed poison prevention informa- for Poison Prevention Week. tion in the lobby.

MONTANA The Valley Hospital Pharmacy (Ridgewood) presented a The pharmacists of Black- display at a local mall and distributed publications and free syrup of ipecac. The Toys R Us store in Paramus sponsored feet Community Hospital ; (Browning) presented poi- a poison prevention coloring contest for children. Pharma- son prevention infcrmation cists made poison prevention presentations to preschoolers tosecond-grade students. at several daycare centers. These presentations were spon- Students were shown "look- 44 sored by Roerig Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer Inc. alikes" and were given poi- The pharmacist at Thrifty Drugs (Piscataway) made several son prevention publications. presentations to preschool children in Piscataway Town- Students also used poison ship. In cooperation with the Middlesex County Health prevention messages to dec- Educator, she also presented programs to first-grade stu- orate bags used for prescrip- dents in a local elementary school. Children and their tion medicines. parents also were given tours of the Thrifty Drugs pharmacy to see how prescriptions are filled.

The Governor of Nebraska issued a proclamation for Poi- son Prevention Week. The Poison Center at Childrens Hospital (Omaha) worked with Pizza Hut to distribute publications and sponsor a coloring contest. Albertsons, HyVee, and Baker supermarkets also distributed poison prevention publications. Poi- son Center staff members made several presentations to daycare centers and area schools. In collaboration with the Omaha Pharmacist Association, a campaign was conducted to tum in old prescription medicines. 2a5 A Nurse at the Hospital Emergency Room (Alamogordo) designed a "look-alike" display to help children understand that some poisons look like common household The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center at items. the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque) coordinated a statewide poison prevention campaign that reached all 33 counties.Packets were mailed to all retail and hos- pitalpharmacies,public health departments, Indian g Health Service clinics, hos- it YOUR PARADISE pital emergency rooms, fire Kieneffierag? departments, and police departments. Seventy-nine organizations or individuals participated in the poison prevention program by distributing publications and syrup of ipecac, giving presentations to groups, or con- ductingpostercontests. Some highlights: The Governor of New Mexico and the Mayor of Albuquer- The New Mexico Pharmaceutical Association used the que issued proclamations for Poison Prevention Week. statewide slogan "Is Your Paradise Poison-Proof?" on their journal El Boticario. Qual-Med Inc., a health maintenance organization, published a full page of poison prevention information in their magazine. Six poison centers comprise the New York State Regional Poison Control Network. A nurse at Kaseman Hospital set up a display in the These poison centers work New apt SUM hospital lobby and distributed publications to employees POISON CONTROL NE-MORK cooperativelytoconduct and patients. ANNUAL REPORT public and professional ed- To The LEctstArvu Nurses at Southwest Valley Health Department (Albu- ucation programs and to re- querque) set up a display in the clinic lobby and also spond to poisonings. The distributed materials through well-child clinics and home statewide effort has been re- daycare projects. markably successful. In New York State, poisoning deaths A pharmacist at Rehoboth McKinely Christian Hospital in children under age 5 have (Gallup) made presentations to preschool and elementary decreased from 20 in 1986 to school students. 5 in 1991.

The New York City Regional %v. 'lock State Departmeng ol Health Fetxuarv. 1993 Poison Control Center sponsored a two-day toxicology conference for health care providers, to help prepare poison specialists for certification by the AAPCC. The Hudson Valley Regional Poison Center (Nyack) sponsored a poster contest for first-grade and second-grade students.Winners were awarded prizes donated by merchants at a local mall. The poison center distrib- 4 uted publications and free

'141 1 a syrup of ipecac. Head Start teachers from Clinton and Greene Counties received poison prevention training.

26 29 The Central New York Poison Control Center (Syracuse) The Pharmacy Department of Calvary Hospital (Bronx) sponsored a poster contest for stc ,'ents in grades 1 through coordinated a display for Poison Prevention Week. The 6. Winners were awarded prizes during a ceremony at the Pharmacy Newsletter for March also focused on poison Mayors office. Winning posters were displayed at Univer- prevention. sity Hospital during March. Publications were distributed to several schools and health organizations. Wegmans, Fay's Drugs, Kinney Drugs, and Tri-R Drugs also disbrib- uted poison prevention information and syrup of ipecac.

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.1.1.1. .S.7 mascot "Gator Rex"to J fa Pare. aos. 7, tar... Regional Poison Control Center. 7 . ttttt in present the messages. Chil- Western New York Regional Poison Control Center (Buf- dren took home checklists to check their homes for poisons; falo) distributed information through several hospitals and certificates were given to those who returned the com- presented programs to head start centers. Several media pleted checklists. interviews were conducted. The Long Island Regional Poison Control Center hosted a display in the main lobby of Winthrop University Hospital. Brochures, telephone stickers, and coupons for free bottles of syrup of ipecac were distributed. News releases on poison prevention and the dangers of iron poisonings were distributed in collaboration with the New York State Con- 11110"--_ sumer Protection Board and the New YorkOffice of CPSC.

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ammo waren rad A Onmd O.114. *chef Andll Carolina The Mayor of Philadelphia issued a proclamation for Office of the Governor Poison Prevention Week. The Delaware Valley So- SOUTH DAKOTA ciety of Hospital Pharma- POISOMML. cists and the Poison Con- McKennan Poison Center (Sioux Falls) coordinated a state- trol Center produced a wide poison prevention program using the theme 'Poisons fcr CALL Are Everywhere You Look." Pharmacies and hospitals poster for distribution to Information hospitals throughout the on palm POOCH sponsored a coloring contest and helped distribute publi- ig 0311TML region. The poster empha- Moon an= cations and telephone stickers. Two state winners were prewntlas. sized the poison center's 386-2100 selected and received prizes. The poison center also sponsored a toxicology conference for health care professionals. number. ILINOOPINMONUNONPNIONNOMN Allegheny County Safe PlalinMellVS DLIT NMI Kids Coalition worked POISONS ARE EVERYWHERE with Allegheny County NATIONAL PC15011PREVETIT1011 WEEK Health Department, Pitts- YOU LOOK! burgh Poison Center, Al- .011.2 ON at 111.. Central Ora. legheny County Pharma- .11 The Oft.. VANS...NO MmplINONde...11. NATIONAL ceutical Association, Blue POISON. Cross of Western Penn- PREVENTION sylvania, and the CPSC WEEK to distribute poison prevention kits to more than 500 MARCH 21 - 27 '93 pharmacies in Allegheny County The kits contained "Mr.

Yuk" stickers and poison prevention checklists. Efforts also Playdocto-dca calonng game Miring ialewial Pouen Prevent= Week. Return Children'your komplett...I same water to 11011 knot apnrnor and :come I neon nem pack were made to encourage funding for the Pittsburgh Poison Ngfor participator', You ndl then he eligible to win a pan tot sunglasses in mur local comma and d elm :re leiroml as a acne mrinel a $103 &, licao:P Center, the only remaining poison center in the western half Pick op her ponon prevent.. brochures and telephone meters dunng Parents-liatiogeal Poison Prearfelea Inv& of Pennsylvania. The poison center takes more than 150,000 Gan calls annually. C)McKennan licspial Thigyi Center W336-04

TENNESSEE The Middle Tennessee Poison Center (Nashville) distrib- RHODE1SLAND': uted poison prevention information to the media, hospitals, pediatricians, and health departments. Over 10,000 pam- The CPSC state designee in Rhode Island conducted media phlets were distributed. A display of "look-alikes" was interviews for Poison Prevention Week. He also distributed presented at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and posters and checklists to schools, health departments, phar- several presentations were made to area United Way agen- macists, and the media. cies. The message 'Toison Proof Week" was displayed in The Rhode Island Safe Kids Coalition included poison window lights on the sides of the American General prevention information in their ongoing programs. Building in downtown Naslwille. DEV7 r "32 klikalris4 TEXAS The Department of Pharmacy at St. Luke's Episcopal Hos- The Vliginia PTA Bulletin included an article about poison pial (Houston) sponsored a coloring contest for children prevention in the February issue of their newsletter. ages 4-9. Sample entries in the contest were displayed in the hospital lobby. Pharmacy staff members distributed publications and made presentations to third-grade stu- WASHINGTON dents at a local school. More than 4,000 people received Highline Community Hospital (Seattle) reprinted the CPSC poison prevention information through these activities. 'Toison Lookout Checklist" for use in infant safety and parent education classes. The Spokane Poison Center held its 18th annual poster contest, and 2200 students in grades 3-5 participated. Ten winners were selected and displayed on billboards for one month beginning March 21, 1993. Donrey Outdoor Adver- tising, McDonald's Restaurants, Toys R Us, and Learning World assisted through corporate sponsorship.

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The poison center helped distribute free syrup of ipecac The Texas Pharmacists through Deaconess Medical Center, Deaconess Rehabilita- tion Institute, and Valley Hospital and Medical Center. United in Patient Care and & POISONS the Texas Prevention Part- .,71- Anare nership co-sponsored a .01 statewide poison prevention effort entitled "In- West Virginia Poison Center and the West Virginia Univer- Poisons: halants and sity Medical Center School of Pharmacy (Charleston) dis- They're right under your tributed public service announcements to the media and nose." This campaign fo- conducted a number of interviews. Poison center staff cused on the hazards of members made several presentations to Girl Scout troops, accidental poisoning and . . schools, and other organizations. inhalant abuse. Publica- 5-7.11-710.0:117.;--1' tions were distributed to , Kroger and Fruth Pharmacies distributed poison preven- the media and to corn- tion publications and telephone stickers. munity groups. The Gov- Serveral hospitals distributed publications and "Mr. Yuk" ernor issued a proclamation for "Inhalant and Poison stickers to their employees and visitors. Awareness Week" and the Texas Senate and House also endorsed the observance. Companies who provided poison prevention materials to their employees included Rhone-Poulenc Chemical Com- pany, Shawnee Hills Industries, GE Specialty Chemicals, and Ace Hardware. The CPSC office in Boston assisted the Vermont Depart- In all, the West Virginia Poison Center coordinated the ment of Health by providing poison prevention materials distribution of 20,000 poison prevention publications and for distribution to eight district offices throughout the State. 15,000 "Mr. Yuk" stickers throughout the State. 30 33 The National Center for Health Statistics in Washington, D.C. receives mortality reports from all 50 states. The annual data reports show that the number of deaths involving all household products among children under five years of age dedined since 1972. The Consumer Product Safety Commission also examines the number of deaths resulting from the accidental ingestion of aspirin-containing products. The first regulation passed under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act required child-resistant packaging for aspirin. At the time the regulation passed, aspirin products were the most frequently ingested product by young children.

DEATHS OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 INVOLVING HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Deaths Due To All Household Chemicals Deaths Due To Aspirin Products Year # Deaths Decline since 1972 Year # Deaths Decline since 1972 1972 216 1972 46 1973 149 31% 1973 26 43% 1974 135 38% 1974 24 48% 1975 114 47% 1975 17 63% 1976 105 51% 1976 25 46% 1977 94 56% 1977 11 76% 1978 81 63% 1978 13 72% 1979 78 64% 1979 8 83% 1980 73 66% 1980 12 74% 1981 55 75% 1981 6 87% 1982 67 69% 1982 5 89% 1983 55 75% 1983 7 85% 1984 64 70% 1984 7 85% 1985 56 74% 1985 0 100% 1986 59 73% 1986 2 96% 1987 31 86% 1987 3 93% 1988 42 81% 1988 3 93% 1939 55 75% 1989 2 96% 1990 49 77% 1990 1 93%

34 Poison Prevention MARCH 20-26, 1994 Week Council NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK

Chairman: Darla Williamson Vice Chairman: Evelyne McFeaters Treasurer: A Profile Bonnie Dean Secretary: Public Law 87-319 (approved September 26, 1961) requested the President annually to Ken Giles designate the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. The observance, P.O. Box 1543 sponsored by the Poison Prevention Week Council, was designed to alert the American Washington. D.C. 20013 (301) 504-0580 people to the problem of accidental poisonings. For the past 32 years National Poison Prevention Week has focused on preventing poisonings among children under 5 years of POISON PREVENTION WEEK age. COUNCIL MEMBERS American Academy of Clinical Toxicology Purpose: American Academy of Pediatrics The Poison Prevention Week Council provides a focal point for the 37 members' activities, Amencan Association of Poison Control coordinating plans, and avoiding duplication of efforts. Centers The Council publishes annually a List of Materials (often reproduced in association journals), American Association of Retired Persons an Editor's Fact Sheet, and suggested proclamations for Governors and local officials. The Amencrm College of Emergency Physicians Council, through the Secretariat, also drafts the Presidential proclamation. It also produces American Dental Association an Annual Report which reflects the activities among the various participating American Managed Care Pharmacy Association organizations and serves as an "idea mill" for community groups looking for programming Amencan Medical Association possibilities. American Nurses Association The Secretariat also coordinates the annual news conferenr..4 provides advice about poison American Petroleum Institute prevention activities, and distributes the Council's materials. American Pharmaceutical Association American Public Health Association Membership: American Red Cross Membership on the Council is limited to national organizations with an interest in and American Society of Hospital Pharmacists commitment to programs aimed at preventing accidental poisonings. Art & Craft Matenals Institute. Inc Many of the members contribute financially to the Council, which permits the preparation Boy Scouts of Amenca of the materials described above. There are no membership dues, but these voluntary Chemical Specialties Manufacturers contributions are the vital ingredients in making the Council independent and the program Association. Inc a successful one. In addition to these contributions, each member organization devises a Closure Manufacturers Association program reflecting its own interest in the general area of poison prevention and promotes it Cosmetic. Toiletry, and Fragrance Association directly (through radio, TV spot announcements) or indirectly (through its chapters or affiliates). Council For Responsible Nutntion Council on Family Health Meetings: Food Marketing Institute The Council schedules an annual meeting in the Spring of each year. In addition, a Girl Scouts of the United States of Amenca mid-year meeting is scheduled (generally in December) to finalize plans for the upcoming National Agricultural Chemicals Association observance. National Association of Broadcasters National Association of Chain Drug Stores Officers: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Officers are elected for two-year terms, with the vice-chairman designated the Associates & Practitioners Chairman-elect. The current officers and their affiliations are: NARD: Representing Independent Retail Pharmacy Chairman Darla Williamson, Closure Manufacturers Association National Paint and Coatings Association Vice-ChairmanEvelyne McFeaters, Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association National Safety Council Secretary Ken Giles, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Treasurer Bonnie Dean, American Association of Poison Control Centers Association Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association General Information: Soap and Detergent Association The poster for 1994 will be for sale at these prices: U S. Consumer Product Safety Commission $10 for 25 copies$18 for 50 copies $32 for 100 copies U S. Department of AgricultureExtension Checks should be made payable to "Poison Prevention Week Council" and sent to the Servicc . Council at PO Box 1543, Washington, DC 20013. U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration. We encourage all local groups to send in photos and narratives of your poison prevention Center For Drug Evaluation and Research activities. We may be able to use your story in next year's Annual Report. Please send your U S Environmental Protection Agency photographs and written summaries of your activities by May I, 1994 to SecretaryPoison Prevention Week CouncilPO Box 1543, Washington, DC 20013 We look forward to hearing from you. 35 NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK March 20-26, 1994

EDITOR'S FACT SHEET-1994 1. Q. What is National Poison Prevention Week? A. Public Law 87-319 authorizes the President to designate annually the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. This act of Congress was signed into law on September 26, 1961, by President Kennedy, after which the Poison Prevention Week Council was organized to coordinate this annual event. Congress intended this event as a means for local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take such preventive measures as the dangers warrant. 2. Q. Is there a special theme for National Poison Prevention Week? A. Yes, our basic theme is "Children Act Fast...So Do Poisons!" This means that parents must always be watchful when household chemicals or drugs are being used. Many accidents happen when adults are using a product but are distracted (for example, by the telephone or the doorbell) for a few moments. Children act fast, and adults must make sure that household chemicals and drugs are stored away from children at all times.

3.Q.If my child is accidentally poisoned or eats or drinks a substance which might be poison, where can I find information on treatment? A. If you think someone has been poisoned, call your poison control center immediately. There are currently some 100 Poison Control Centers in the United States which maintain information for the physician or the public on recommended treatment for the ingestion of household products and medicines. They are familiar with the toxicity (how poisonous it is) of most substances found in the home or know how to find this information. Their phone number can be found on the insidecover of the yellow or white pages of the telephone directory. Keep the number on your phone. 4. Q. Are there some first aid measures I can take when an ingestion takes place? A. Remain calm. Not all medicines and household chemicals are poisonous, and not allexposures necessarily result in poisoning. For medicines, call the Poison Control Center or physician immediately. For household chemical products, follow first aid instructions on the label, then call the Poison Control Center or physician. If unable to contact them, call your local emergency number (911 in most areas) or the operator. Keep emergency numbers listed near the phone before an emergency ar es. When you contact the Poison Control Center or other emergency personnel, be prepared to give the facts to the expert on the other end of the phone. Have the label ready when you call the expert. The label provides information concerning the product's contents and advice on what immediate first aid to perform. This will be useful when giving first aid and when you call the Poison Control Center. The expert should know: The victim's age. The victim's weight Existing health conditions or problems. The substance involved: was it swallowed, inhaled, absorbed through skin contact,or splashed into the eyes.

36 Any first aid which may have been given. If the person has vomited. Your location, and how long it will take you to get to the hospital. If medicine has been swallowed, do not give anything by mouth until advised by thePoison Control Center. If chemicals or household products have been swallowed, offer a small amount of water.Then call for professional advice about whether or not you should make the patient vomit. Always keep on hand at home a one-ounce bottle of syrup of ipecac for each child orgrandchild under age 5 in the home. Use only on advice of the Poison Control Center, emergency department, or physician. 5. Q. Why are so many accidental poisonings related to children under five years of age? A. Children under the age of five are in stages of growth and development in which they areconstantly exploring and investigating the world around them. This is the way they learn. It is a normal charac- teristic and should not be discouraged. Unfortunately, what children see and reach for theyusually put in their mouths. It is this hazard to which parents must be alerted. Asthe youngsters' mobility, ingenuity, and capabilities increase, they can reach medicines and household chemicals even if stored up high. For instance, when children are crawling, they can find such products as drain cleaners stored under the kitchen sink and on the floor. As soon as they are able to stand, they can reach such products as furniture polish on low-lying tables, as well as medications in purses on beds. When they start to climb, they can reach medicine on countertops or open the medicine cabinet and get to the medicine. These products should be locked up where possible, outof the child's reacheven when safety packaging is used. Adults should never leave a medicine or household chemical product unattended while in use; children act fast and can get hold of a product and swallow it during the short time while the adult is answering the telephone or doorbell. 6. Q. If I find my youngster playing with a bottle of medicine or some household product, how can I tell if he or she has swallowed some and what should I do? A. Reactions vary, depending on the product. Sometimes the child may vomit; or he or she may appear to be drowsy or sluggish. Some of the substance may remain around the child's mouth and teeth. There may be burns around the lips or mouth from corrosive items; or you may beable to smell the product on the child's breath. If a household chemical has been ingested,follow the first aid instructions on the label and then get medical adviceeven if you suspect, but don't know for sure, that your child has ingested a potentially hazardous product. Call your Poison Control Center, emergency department, or physician. Place these telephone numbers on your phone.

7. Q. Why do we need child-resistant packaging? A. Although labeling requirements and educational programs have had some effect in reducing the number of childhood ingestions, significant numbers of children are still being poisoned by accidentally ingesting household products that can be hazardous, such as medicines (sometimes brought into the child's home by grandparents), cleaning products, and solvents. Child-resistant packaging, if used properly, provides an additional barrier to help prevent accidental ingestions.

8. Q. As a parent, how certain can I be regarding the effectiveness of this kind of packaging? A. While child-resistant packaging provides an increased element of protection, children are going to in- vestigate several different ways of opening a container. If their fingers won't work, their teeth might. It would be impossible to manufacture a package or a closure that would prevent every single child from getting into the contents under all possible circumstances. Therefore, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires that packages be difficult for children under five years of age to open and obtain a toxic amount within a reasonable time. For example, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- sion regulations require thal aspirin, and other products, be packaged in special containers which would prevent at least 8007o of those children tested from opening the container during a 10-minute test. This requirement means that some children would still be able to open or otherwise obtain a toxic amount. So, keep poisonous substances locked up.

2 37 9. Q. How can I use child-resistant packaging properly? A. Remember these steps: (1) Read the instructions to make it easier to open the packaging. (2) Be sure to resecure the closure tightly. Never transfer the contents to other containers. (3) Do not leave loose pills on the table or kitchen counter. (4) Keep medicines and household products (even those with safety caps) out of sight. Use locks or child-resistant latches to secure storage areas. The pharmacist or merchant from whom the product was purchased can teach you how to open and close the packaging, if you have difficulty. Opening and closing becomes easier with practice. While it may take a few additional seconds of your time, those few seconds may save the life of a child who is very dear to you. 10. Q. What kind of products can I expect to find in child-resistant packaging? A. Aspirin and aspirin-substitutes (acetaminophen), certain types of liquid furniture polish, oil of wintergreen, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, lighter fluids, turpentine, paint solvents, windshield washer solutions, automobile antifreeze, pesticides, oral dosage prescription drugs, iron-containing drugs and dietary supplements, over-the-counter ibuprofen, and loperamide (an anti-diarrhea medicine) are among the substances required to be in child-resistant packaging. The CPSC propos- ed child-resistant packaging for over-the-counter preparations containing lidocaine and dibucaine (anesthetic medicines) and is considering a petition that requests child-resistant packaging for mouthwash containing more than five percent alcohol. 11. Q. There are no small children in my home. Do I have to use child-resistant packaging? A. In general, all adults should use child-resistant packaging because young children may visit the adult's home. To benefit people who are elderly or handicapped, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act allows a manufacturer to offer a regulated non-prescription product in one size or package that doesn't comply with the safety packaging standard and that bears the label statement "This package for households without young children," if that manufacturer also offers the same product in child-resistant packages. Additionally, if a prescription is involved, the purchaser or prescribing physician can request regular, non-child-resistant packaging. However, such requests should be kept to a minimum, since they increase the danger of childhood poisonings. Accidents have happened when youngsters have visited hotnes where no children live. Little ones have been poisoned after finding medicine containers left in purses or on bedside tables, And accidents have happened when older persons carried medicines into homes that have small children. A study conducted for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission by the American Association of Poison Control Centers found that 23% of the oral prescription drugs that were ingested by children under 5 belonged to someone who did not live with the child. Overall, 17% of the drugs ingested belonged to a grandparent or great-grandparent. This percentage varied from city to city: in Salt Lake City, 9% of the drugs ingested belonged to a grandparent, but in Shreveport, Louisiana, 24% of the drugs ingested belonged to a grandparent. The data suggest that grandparentsand all aduitsneed to use child-resistant packaging and keep medicines properly secured, away from young children.

12. Q. Is there any evidence that the number of child poisonings has decreased since child-resistant packaging began to be used? A. Yes. The staff of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that child-resistant packaging for aspirin and oral prescription medicine saved the lives of about 700 children since the requirements went into effect in the early 1970's. CPSC analyzed child fatality data for accidential ingestions of aspirin and oral prescription medicines. The death rates for aspirin and oral prescription medicines declinedeven after taking account of the overall decline in the accidental child death rate from all causes. The study alsoac- counted for changes in per capita product consumption and reductions in the aspirin fatalityrate associated with therapeutic overdose. The CPSC study showed that child-resistant packaging reduced the aspirin-related child deathrate by up to 0.88 deaths per million children under age five. The results also showed that special packaging reduced the oral prescription medicine-related death rate byup to 1.27 deaths per million

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children under age five. This represents a fatality rate reduction of up to 45 percent from levels that would have been projected in the absence of child-resistant packaging requirements. The estimate of about 700 lives saved relates to aspirin and oral prescription medicines only and does not include additional lives that may have been saved by child-resistant packaging on other products.

There has been a reduction in deaths with all household chemicals and with aspirin products inpar- ticular since1972(when aspirin was first required to be in child-resistant packaging).

DEATHS OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 INVOLVING HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Deaths due to all medicines and Deaths due to aspirin products household chemicals

Year # Deaths Year # Deaths

1972 216 1972 46 1973 149 1973 26 1974 135 1974 24 1975 114 1975 17 1976 105 1976 25

1977 94 1977 11 1978 81 1978 13 1979 78 1979 8 1980 73 1980 12 1981 55 1981 6

1982 67 1982 5 1983 55 1983 7 1984 64 1984 7 1985 56 1985 0 1986 59 1986 2 1987 31 1987 3 1988 42 1988 3 1989 55 (This represents a decline 1989 2 (This represents a decline

1990 49 of 77% since 1972.) 1990 1 of 98% since 1972.) Source: National Center for Health Statistics

However, the number of ingestions or exposures to household medicines and chemicals continues to be high. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reports that in1992the number of children under the age of 5 exposed to potentially poisonous substances was1,095,358.According to the AAPCC National Data Collection System, in1992there were29deaths to children under age 5 whoaccidently swallowed medicines and household chemicals.

13. Q. Why is it dangerous to use cups or soft-drink bottles to hold paint thinner, turpentine, gasoline,or other household chemicals? A. Children associate cups, soft-drink bottles, and drinking glasses with food and arink. Fatalities have been reported when lighter fluid intended for outdoor barbecue fireswas poured into such containers and subsequently swallowed by children. 14. Q. Are there any good housekeeping rules I can use to prevent poisoning accidents? A. Yes (1) Keep all household chemical products and medicines (especially iron pills and foodsup- plements containing iron) out of sight of youngsters and, preferably, lockedup when not in use. Medicines and household chemicals on kitchen counters or bathroom surfaces are very ac- cessible to young children. (2)When these products are in use, never let them out of your sighteven if you must take them along when answering the telephone or the doorbell.

4 39 (3) Store all medicines separately from household products, and store all household chemical products away from food. (4) Keep items in their original containers. (5) Leave the original labels on all products, and read the label before using. (6) Always leave the light on when giving or taking medicines. (7) Avoid taking medicines in front of children, since youngsters tend to imitate grown-ups. (8) Refer to medicine as "medicine"not "candy." (9) Clean out the medicine cabinet periodically, and safely dispose of unneeded medicines when the illness for which they were prescribed is over. Pour contents down drain or toilet, and rinse container before discarding. (10) Finally, use child-resistant packaging properlyby closing the container securely after use.

15. Q. Is the poinsettia still considered to be extremely toxic? A. The poinsettia was blamed for a death in 1919; however, recent studies indicate that the plant is not as highly toxic as was thought at that time. It is unlikely that ingestion of a poinsettia would be fatal, although it may cause some gastric irritation and burning in the mouth. Many other plants are toxic also. If any indoor or outdoor plants are ingested, Poison Control Center or medical advice should be sought. 16. Q. Lead in paint is a serious problem if a child should ingest it. What is being done to correct this problem? A. In the past, paints couldand didcontain much higher levels of 1-.1C than they do now. Since 1971, however, the permissible amount of lead in consumer paint products has been reduced through a series of federal laws and regulations. This reduction also applies to paints or coatings on toys or articles intended for use by children. Children can still, however, become lead poisoned from ingesting chips or breathing dust from old, heavily-leaded paint that is still present on walls and other surfaces in old houses and buildings. Workers and entire families face the same hazard when older homes and buildings are rehabilitated and sanding raises dust as leaded paint is removed from surfaces such as walls, floors, and ceilings. 17. Q. Can miniature "button" batteries present a risk of childhood poisoning? A. Yes, miniature batteries may cause poisoning if accidentally swallowed. The batteries can cause in- ternal burns if they become lodged in the esophagus or intestinal tract. These tiny batteries (used in watches, calculators, cameras, and hearing aids) usually pass through the person without any problem. However, if a miniature battery is swallowed, you should contact your poison center, your physician, or the National Button Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333. In order to prevent ingestion of miniature batteries, consumers should keep the batteries out of children's reach and throw away old batteries, securely wrapped, after they have been removed from the appliance.

18. Q. Are adults also at risk when they swallow medicines and househmlhemicals? A. Yes, poisonings happen to adultsespecially older peoplewho cannot read labels or who fail to follow instructions. Some people may confuse one medicine for another, especially if the light is not on when they reach for a medicine at night. Others may take too much of a medicine or may mix medicine with alcohol or other substances. Adults should take precautions to avoid poisonings: (1) Always read the label and follow instructions when taking medicines. If any questions arise, consult your physician. (2) Turn on a light at night and put on your glasses when you need to take a medicine. (3) Never mix medicines and alcohol, and never take more than the prescribed amount of medicine. (4) Never "borrow" a friend's medicine or take old medicines. (5) Tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking so you can avoid adverse drug interactions.

5 40 19. Q. What can consumers do to protect themselves andtheir families from tampering with medicines? A. Although most medicines are packaged in tamper-evidentpackaging, they are not tamper-proof. Each consumer must be alert for the packaging to be protective.Here's how you can help protect yourself and your family: (1) Read the label. Over-the-counter medicines with safetyclosures tell you on the label what tamper-evident features you should look for on the package. (2) Inspect the outer packaging. Look before you buy! (3) Inspect the product itself when you open the package.Look again before you take it! If it looks suspicious, be suspicious. (4) Look for tablets or capsules that are different in any way fromothers in the package. (5) Don't use any medicine from a package that shows cuts, slices, tears, orother imperfections. (6) Never take medicine in the dark. (7) Read the label and look at the medicine every time you take a dose. (8) Whenever you suspect something wrong with a medicine or its packaging,take it to the store manager. (9) Tamper-evident packaging can help protect you if you are alert!

20. Q. What can consumers do to protect children from pesticide-relatedpoisonings? A. A recent survey by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyregarding pesticide use in and around the home revealed that almost half (47%) of all households with children underthe age of five had at least one pesticide stored in an unlocked cabinet, and less than 4 feet off theground (i.e., within reach of children). The survey also found that 75% of households without childrenunder the age of five also stored at least one pesticide withinreach of children. This number is especially significant because 13% of all pesticide poisonings occur in homes other than thechild's home. Adults should take the following steps to safeguard children from accidental exposures to pesticides: (1) Always store pesticides away from children's reach, in a locked cabinet or garden shed. (2) Read the label first and follow the directions to the letter, including all precautions andrestric- tions. (3) Before applying pesticides (ine.00rs and outdoors), remove children and their toys from the area and keep them away until it is dry or as recommended bythe label. (4) Never leave pesticides unattended when you are using them not even for a few minutes. (5) Never transfer pesticides to other containers children may associate certain containers with food or drink. (6) Use child-resistant packaging properly by closing the container tightly after use. (7) Alert others to the potential hazard, especially grandparents and caregivers.

21. Q. Where can I get more information on preventing poisonings? A. See the "List of Materials 1994" for available resources and their sources of supply. The list can be obtained from Secretary, Poison Prevention Week Council, P.O. Box 1543, Washington, D.C. 20013.

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE :1993 0 - 355-102 SUGGESTED PROCLAMATION FOR GOVERNORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK 1994

Proclamation

liereas, allcitizens should be made aware of the ever-present dangers posed by potentially poisonous household substances;

iiereas, our youngsters toooften have access to commonly-used drugs and medicines and to such potentially toxic household products as polishes, cleaners, lighter fluids, anti-freeze, and paint solvents;

hereas , the informational and educational achievements of many of our State's official and voluntary organizations have been instrumental in awakening individuals to the need for poison prevention, including the proper use of child protection packaging;

cArtb tiereas, latest nationally-released figures show continued declines in the accidental ingestion among children of household products. In our State alone, we have seen a decline of per cent in such ingestions as reported by poison centers. Equally remarkable has been the decline in fatalities associated with accidental poisoning among youngsters. Although our efforts have substantially reduced the incidence of childhood poisonings, it is clear that as long as one child is accidentally poisoned, our efforts must continue.

cdu, Zilerefore,J, ,Governor of the State (Commonwealth) of do hereby proclaim March 20-26, 1994 as Poison Prevention Week in this State (Commonwealth). Furher, I call on all 0-e official and voluntary organizations that have done so much, up to this point, to continue their efforts until we can point to the elimination of poisoning as a significant health hazard to our children.

4 2 U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION POISON LOOKOUT CHECKLIST The home areas listed below are the most common sites of accidental poisonings. Follow this checklist to learn how to correct situations that may lead to poisonings. If you answer "No" to any questions, fix the situation quickly. Your goal is to have all your answers "Yes."

THE Yes No Yes No KITCHEN 3. Have you thrown out all out-of-date 1.Do all harmful products in the cabinets have prescriptions? As medicines get older, the child-resistant caps? Products like furniture chemicals inside them can change. So what was polishes, drain cleaners and some oven cleaners once a good medicine may now be a dangerous should have safety packaging to keep little poison. Flush all old drugs down the toilet. children from accidentally opening the packages. 0 CI Rinse the container well, then discard it. CI 0 2.Are all potentially harmful products in their 4. Are all medicines in their original containers original containers? There are two dangers if with the original labels? Prescription medicines products aren't stored in their original may or may not list ingredients. The containers. Labels on the original containers prescription number on the label will, however, often give first aid information if someone should allow rapid identification by the pharmacist of swallow the product. And if products are stored the ingredients should they not be listed. in containers like drinking glasses or pop bottles, Without the original label and container, you someone may think it is food and swallow it. can't be sure of what you're taking. After all, 0 0 aspirin looks a lot like poisonous roach tablets. 3.Are harmful products stored away from food? If 0 0 harmful products are placed next to food, 5.If your vitamins or vitamin/mineral supplements someone may accidentally get a food and a contain iron, are they in child-resistant poison mixed up and swallow the poison. 0 0 packaging? Most people think of vitamins and 4. Have all potentially harmful products been put minerals as foods and, therefore, nontoxic, but a few iron pills can kill a child. up high and out of reach of children? The best O 0 way to prevent poisoning is making sure that it's impossible to find and get at the poisons. THE GARAGE Locking all cabinets that hold dangerous OR STORAGE AREA products is the best poison prevention. 0 0 1.Did you know that many things in your garage or storage area that can be swallowed are terrible THE poisons? Death may occur when people swallow BATHROOM such everyday substances as charcoal lighter, paint thinner and remover, antifreeze and 1.Did you ever stop to think that medicines could poison if used improperly? Many children are turpeatine. 0 0 poisoned each year by overdoses of aspirin. If 2. Do all these poisons have child-resistant caps? O 0 aspirin can poison, just think of how many other 3. Are they stored in the original containers? O 0 poisons might be in your medicine cabinet. LILI 4. Are the original labels on the containers? O 0 2.Do your aspirins and other potentially harmful 5. Have you made sure that no poisons are stored products have child-resistant closures? Aspirins in drinking glasses or pop bottles? and most prescription drugs come with child- E LI resistant caps. Check to see yours have them, 6. Are all these harmful products locked up and out and that they are properly secured. Check your of sight and reach? O EJ prescriptions before leaving the pharmacy to make sure the medicines are in child-resistant packaging. These caps have been shown to save the lives of children. 0 0

When all your answers are "Yes," then continue this level of poison protection by making sure that, wheneveryou buy potentially harmful products, they have child-resistant closures and are kept out of sight and reach. Post the number of the Poison Control Center near your telephone. 4 3 For further information, write: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington, D.C. 20207

To report a product hazard or a product-related injury, write to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissk Washington, D.C. 20207, or call the toll-free hotline: 800-638-CPSC. A tele-typewriter for the deaf is available on the following numbers: National 800-638-8270, Maryland only 800-492-8104.

This document is in the public domain. It may be reproduced in part or in whole by an individual or organization without permission. If it is reproduced, however, the Commission would appreciate know- ing how it is used. Write the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Cornmission, Office of Information and Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20207.

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4 4 Consumer Product SAFETY ALERT FROM THE US. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY C OMMISSION, WASH INGTON, D.C.20207

Prevent Poisoning and Death from Iron-Containing Medicine

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ren swallow their parents' iron pills. CPSC recom- (CPSC) warns that iron medications (sometimes mends that obstetricians and gynecologists tell identified as ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, or their maternity patients that prenatal medicine ferrous fumarate) can be deadly to a young child. with iron is poisonous to children. Many adults may not realize the hazard of iron CPSC requires that iron-containing medicines and preparations. The Commission recommends that vitamins with iron be packaged in child-resistant parents keep medicine with iron out of the reach closures. Parents should always properlyre- of young children. secure safetyclosures.Inaddition,parents Iron is available in combination with vitamins or should keep medicines with iron out of the reach alone. According to poison control center data, of children and should properly discard iron pills iron supplements are responsible for 30 percent after use so children cannot reach them. Medi- of pediatric poisoning deaths from medications. A cines should be discarded by flushing down the small number of iron pills consumed by a child toilet, not in a wastebasket where children can can cause death. Poisonings happen when child- find them.

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009302 4 5 AVISO AL CONSUMIDOR SOBIRE LA SEGURIDADDE PRODUCTOS Comisión Para Seguridad de Productos de EE.UU.

PREVENGA ENVENENARSE 0 LA MUERTEEVITANDO MEDICAMENTOS A BASE DE HIERRO

La Comisión para Seguridad de Productos de hierro de sus padres pueden del Consumidor (CPSC) avisa que los envenenarse. La ComisiOn recomienda que medicamentos a base de hierro (a veces los obstétricos y genecOlogos adviertan a identificados como sulfato ferroso, gluconate sus pacientes que las medicines a base de ferroso, O fumarate ferroso), pueden ser hierro son peligrosas pare los nifios. fatales para los ninos. Muchos adultos no se La ComisiOn para Seguridad de Productos dan cuenta del peligro en los preparativos del Consumidor (CPSC) requiere que los con hierro. La ComisiOn recomienda que los medicamentos a base de hierro, asf como padres mantengan las medicines con hierro las vitaminas con hierro, sean envasadas fuera del alcance de los nitios. con tapas a prueba de nifios. Tanibién los El hierro puede encontrarse en padres deben asegurarse que las tapas combinacián con vitaminas o solo. De esten seguras, asf como mantener las acuerdo con los datos del Centro pare Con- medicines con hierro fuera del alcance de trol de Veneno, los medicamentos a base de los nifios y desechar adecuadamente de hierro usados como suplementos, son los aquellas que no necesiten para asf evitar causantes del 30% de las muertes por que los nifios las alcancen. Estas medicinas envenenamiento de los niños. Solo con deben desecharse por el inodoro y n6 en ingerir una pequena cantidad de pfldoras zafacones donde los nitlos puedan con hierro pueden causar la muerte a un encontrarlas. nino. Cuando los niños ingieren las puldoras

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Use siempre tapas a prueba de niños y mantenga las medicinas conteniendo hierro fuera del alcance de los mismos.

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4 6 United States Prevention, Pesticides 735-F-93-050 Environmental Protection And Toxic Substances Revised Agency (I-17506C) September 1993 &EPA FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Pesticides and Child Safety

Although pesticides can be beneficial to society, they can be dangerous if used carelessly or if they are not stored properly and out of the reach of children. According to data collected from the American Association of Poison Control Centers, in 1992 alone, an estimated 148,000 children were involved in common household pesticide-related poisonings or exposures in the United States.

A recent survey by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding pesticides used in and around the home revealed some significant findings:

o Almost half-- 47% of all households with children under the age of five had at least one pesticide stored in an unlocked cabinet, less than 4 feet off the grouhd (i.e., within the reach of children).

o Approximately 75 % of households without children under the age of five also stored pesticides in an unlocked cabinet, less than 4 feet off the ground (i.e., within the reach of children). This nurriber is especially significant because 13% of all pesticide poisoning incidents occur in homes other than the child's home.

Bathrooms and kitchens were cited as the areas in the home most likely to have improperly stored pesticides.Examples of some common household pesticides found in bathrooms and kitchens include roach sprays; chlorine bleach; kitchen and bath disinfectants; rat poison; insect and wasp sprays, repellents and baits; and, flea and tick shampoos and dips for pets. Other household pesticides include swimming pool chemicals and weed killers.

EPA has important regulatory authority over pesticides in the United States under the pesticide law (the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act). Since 1981, the law has required most residential-use pesticides with a signal word of "danger" or "warning" to be in child-resistant packaging.These are the pesticides which are most toxic to children. Child-resistant packaging is designed to prevent most children under the age of five from gaining access to the pesticide, or at least delay their access. However, individuals must also take precautions to protect children from accidental pesticide poisonings or exposures.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL POISONING: o Always store pesticides away from children's reach, in a locked cabinet or garden shed.Child-proof safety latches may also be installed on cabinets and can be purchased at your local hardware store;

o Read the label first and follow the directions to the letter, including all precautions and restrictions;

o Before applying pesticides (indoors or outdoors), remove children and their toys as well as pets from the aita and keep them away until the pesticide has dried or as long as is recommended by the label;

o If your use of a pesticide is interrupted (perhaps by a phone call), be sure to leave the container out of the reach of children while you are gone;

o Never transfer pesticides to other containers that children may associate with food or drink;

o Never place rodent or insect baits where small children can get to them;

o Use child-resistant packaging properly by closing the container tightly after use;

o Alert others to the potential hazard of pesticides, especially caregivers and grandparents;

o Teach children that "pesticides are poisons"-- something they should not touch.

o Keep the telephone number of your area Poison Control Center near your telephone.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, try to determine what the child was exposed to and what part of the body was a&cted before you take action, since taldng the right action is as important as taking immediate action. The pesticide product label provides you with a "Statement of Treatment" to follow in emergencies. Administer the indicated initial first aid; then contact your local Poison Control Center, physician, local emergency number (911 in most areas), or the operator. The following require immediate attention before callingfor assistance- remember, act fast because speed is crucial:

48 3 o Poison in eye.Eye membranes absorb pesticides faster than any other external part of the body; eye damage can occur in a few minutes with some types of pesticides.If poison splashes into an eye, hold the eyelid open and wash quickly and gently with clean running water from the tap or a gentle stream from a hose for at least 15 minutes.If possible, have someone else contact a Poison Control Center for you while victim is being treated. Do not use eye drops or chemicals or drugs in the wash water.

o Poison on skin. If pesticide splashes on the skin, drencharea with water and remove contaminated clothing.Wash skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water.Later, discard contaminated clothing or thoroughly wash it separately from other laundry.

o Inhaled poison. Carry or drag victim to fresh air immediately. (Ifproper protection is unavailable to you, call for emergency equipment from the Fire Department.) Loosen victim's tight clothing.If the victim's skin is blue or the victim has stopped breathing, give artificial respiration and call rescue service for help. Open doors and windows so no one else will be poisoned by fumes.

o Swallowed poison. Induce vomiting ONLY if the emergency personnel on the phone tell you to do so.It will depend on what the child has swallowed; some petroleum products or caustic poisons willcause more damage if the child is made to vomit.Always keep Syrup of Ipecac on hand (1 ounce for each child in the household) to use to induce vomiting if recommended by the emergency personnel. Be sure the date is current.

Additional pesticide product information can be obtained from the National Pesticide Thlecommunications Network (NPTN) at 1-800-858-7378. NPTN is a toll-free information service operated Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

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Safe Use of Medicines by Older People

Drugs can be wonderful tools for the care less efficiently, and thus drugs leave the body of patients of all ages. In fact, the growth of more slowly. This may account for the fact our population over the age of 65 can be that older people tend to have more unde- attributed at least in part to the availability sirable reactions to drugs than do younger of effective medicines and vaccines. But in people. older adults drug use may have greater risks, especially when several drugs are taken at It is important to remember that "drugs- one time. include not only prescription medicines (those ordered by a doctor and dispensed People over 65 make up 13 percent of bY a pharmacist) but over-the-counter the American population, vet they take 30 (OTC) medicines as well (those bought and percent of all prescription drugs sold in this used without a prescription).Drugs pre- count .As a group, older people tend to scribed bY a doctor are usually more power- have more long-term illnessessuch as ar- ful and have more side effects than OTC thritis. diabetes, high blood pressure, and medicines. Yet mans' OTC drugs contain heart diseasethan younger people. And strong agents, and when large quantities are because they often have a number of dis- taken, they can equal a dose that would eases or disabilities at the same time, it is normally only be available by prescription. very common for them to be taking many different drugs. Some substances, including vitamins. In general, drugs taken by older people laxatives, cold remedies, antacids, and alco- act differently from the way they do in young hol, can also lead to serious problems if or middle-aged people. This is probably the used too often or in combination with cer- result of the normal changes in body makeup tain other drugs. that occur with age. For example, as the There is much that You and your family body grows older, the percent of water and can do to reduce the risks of drug use. By lean tissue (mainly muscle) decreases, while the percent of fat tissue increases. These learning about the drugs you take and their changes can affect the time a drug stays in possible side effects, you can help bring about safer and faster treatment results. the body and the amount absorbed by body Some basic rules for safe drug use are as tissues. follows: The kidneys and the liver are two important organs responsible for breaking down Take exactly the amount of drug pre- and removing most drugs from the body. scribed bv Your doctor and follow the With age, these organs begin to function dosage schedule as closely as possible. If

50 rjr3T 011)10 prp E r . rules you have trouble orquestions. call Your effects that mav occur, about special doctor or pharmacist. for storage. and about foods orbeverages to avoid. Pharmacists aredrug specialists Medicines will not produce the same and are able to answer mostquestions effects in all people. Never takedrugs about drug use. prescribed for a friend or relative, even though Your symptoms may be the same. Always call Your doctor promptly if You notice unusual reactions. .Alwavs tell Your doctor about pastproblems how you have had withdrugs (such as rashes, New information about drugs and indigestion, dininess, or lack of appetite). they affect the older user is coming to When your doctor prescribes a newdrug, light daily. You should occasionally re- be sure to mention all other medicines You view with Your doctor the need foreach are currentlytakingincluding those pre- medicine. scribed by another doctor and those you Remember that a chemical agent strong buy without a prescription. enough to cure an ailment is ako strong Keep a daily record of the drugs You are enough to cause harm if it's not usedwisely. taking, especially if your treatment sched- Although You should never stoptaking ule is complicated or You are taking more medicines without medical advice.it Yon than one drug at a time. The record feel any drug is doing more harm thangood. should show the name of the drug, the don't be afraid to discuss the matter with Your do( -91- who prescribed it, the amount You doctor. He or she may he able tosubstitute take. and the times of day for taking it. another medicine that will be effective. Include a space to check off each dose as you take it. Keep a copy in Yourmedicine Other Resources cabinet and one in your wallet or pocket- For more information un the safe use of book. medicines, contact the Elder Health Pro- If child-proof containers are hard for you 0-ram. University ofNlarvland School of to handle, ask your pharmacistfor easy- Pharmacy. 20 North Pine Street. Baltimore, to-open containers. Alwayshe sure. how- MD 21201; and the Food and Drug Admin- ever, that they are out ofthe reach of istration. Center for Drug Evaluation and children. Research. Consumer and Professional Af- Make sure you understand the directions fairs (HFD-365). 5600 Fishers Lane. printed on the drug container and that Rockville. MD 20857. the name of the medicine is clearly To learn more about health and aging. printed on the label. Ask your pharma- write to the National Institute on Aging In- cist to use large type on the label if you formationCenter.P.O.Box 8057, find the regular labels hard to read. Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057. The NIA Discard old medicines; many drugs lose distributes free Age Pages on a number of their effectiveness over time. topics. When You start taking a new drug, ask your doctor or pharmacistabout side 99/

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Printing a product, Me: 1993 always re-secure the child- 341-810/130055 5 5 11. Why You Should Open Your Eyes Before You Open Your 17. What You Should Know About Lead-Based Paint In Your Mouth; Medicine Works Best When You Read the Label Home First (A 4-page safety alert about the dangers of lead-based paint, (A 4x 9 inch card (fits in a No. 10-sized erwelope) explains how you can test the paint in your home for lead, and ways on one side how consumers can protect themselves against to reduce your exposure. Prepared by the U.S. Consumer tampering. The other side outlines the importance of reading Product Safety Commission.) labels on nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, Single copy free. Consumer Product Safety Commission, listing the kind of information that is typically provided on OM Washington, D.C. 20207. labels.) 1,4,17tte the Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association, 18. What You Need to Know About the Safety of Art & Craft Public Affairs Department, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W, Materials Washington, D.C. 20036. (Single copies or bulk.) (A twelve-page booklet that answers commonly-asked questions about the safe use of art materials.) 12. The Poison Safety Game Single copies free: quantities upon request. The Art and (A game for older elementary school children to help them Craft Materials Institute, Inc., 100 Boylston Street, Suite protect their younger siblings from poisonings.) 1050, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. Available free in single copies or bulk quantities up to 100 copies. Food and Drug Administration, HFI-40, 5600 Fishers 19. Injury Prevention Program Safety Slips-TIPP Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. (There are 8 age-related sheets with safety information on poisons, burns, falls, and other hazards.) (Also available in Spanish.) 13. Plants That Poison (An illustrated chart of common poisonous plants indicating $60 for 100 copies of each set p. `e6.25 shipping and size, toxic parts and symptoms of poisoning. Contains infor- handling charge. American Academy of Pediatrics, Publica- mation on preventing plant poisoning and emergency tions Department, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009. measures.) Prepaid orders only. Single copy free. Must send self addressed, stamped business envelope to: Bronson Hospital Poison Prevention, 20. Injury Prevention Program Safety Surveys-TIPP 252 E. Lovell (Attn: Nancy), Kalamazoo, Mi 49007. (There are 5 questionnaires, in checklist format concerning poisons, bums, falls, and other hazards.) (Also available in Spanish.) 14. Safe Use of Aerosols Around the House $37.50 for 100 copies of each set plus $6.25 shipping and (Instructs the reader on proper use and storage of these handling charge. American Academy of Pediatrics, Publica- products. Shows how an aerosol product works and helps tions Department, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009. families understand directions and cautions on the label.) Prepaid orders only. Single copy free with self-addressed stamped envelope, 25 cents each additional copy. Written requests only. Orders 21. First Aid for Poisoning Chart under $100.00 must be prepaid. Aerosol Education Bureau, (An 11" x17" chart with first aid instructions for poisoning and 1913 Eye Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. for several other types of injury.) Single copies $2.95, $55 for 100 copies plus $8.25 shipping 15. "Is Your Home POISON SAFE?!" and handling charge. American Academy of Pediatrics, (An 81/2" x11" three fold brochure with an animated teddy Publications Department, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, bear explaining why, what and when poisonings occur IL 60009. Prepaid orders only. Provides safety tips to prevent poisonings. Available in English and Spanish.) 22. Fighting Back: Helping Young People Kick the Sniffing Sample copy of English and Spanish is available. Order Habit form will be included upon request with price list. San Ber- (12-page illustrated booklet. Discusses the nature of inhala- nardino County Department of Public Health Child and tion abuse, identifies substances typically misused by Adolescent Health Program, 351 N. Mt. View, Room 305, adolescents, and gives practical guidelines for adults on how San Bernardino, CA 92415-0010. to deal with the problem before seeking outside help.) Single copy free with self-addressed stamped #10 envelope. 16. "Stop Lead Poisoning" Brochure For bulk quantities, request in writing for bulk price infor- (Featuring Big Bird character this brochure serves as a mation. Orders under $100.00 must be pre-paid. Write to: parental guide to causes, prevention and remedies of lead Aerosol Education Bureau, 1913 Eye Street, N.W., poisoning.) Washington, D.C. 20006. Product Number 49002-0000 (English) Product Number 49003-0000 (Spanish) 23. En Pie de Lucha: Ayudando a Los Jovenas a Combatir Prices, 1-99, $.45; 100-499, $.40. National Safety Council, el Habito de Aspirar Substancias Nocivas 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. (Payment Spanish version of "Fighting Back: Helping Young People must accompany all orders under $25 plus shipping and 57 Kick the Sniffing Habit" (see separate listing under "Fighting handling.) Back" for order Information).

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March 20-26, 1994 LIST OF MATER1ALS-1994

6. Babysitter's Checklist (Lists first aid information about injuries and accidents resulting in poisoning, burns or bleeding. The laminated, reusable wall chart (11" x14") also has space to list emer- 1. Tips on Child Safety gency phone numbers and special instructions regarding a (Contains facts on proper use and life-saving effectiveness child's health.) of safety caps, advice on how to instill safety consciousness Single copies of the Checklist are available for $1 to cover in preschoolers, and general home safety tips.) mailing costs from the Council on Family Health, 225 Park Avenue South, Suite 1700, New York, NY l000a Produced by Closure Manufacturers Association. Send stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelope to Safety 7. Clean and Safe Tips, CMA, 1627 K St. N.W. (Suite 800), Washington, D.C. (A four-page guide to safe use and storage of household 20006. cleaning products that explains the information given on 2. Your Child and Household Safety package labels, procedures for safe storage and use of (A monograph by Jay M. Arena, M.D. Discusses continuing cleaning products, and what to do in case of emergency in- need to protect children from potentially harmful substances volving accidental exposure.) and circumstances.) Up to 30 copies free. Ask for information on larger orders. $1.00 each. Special rate is available with name imprinted The Soap and Detergent Association, 475 Park Avenue on orders of 1,000 or more upon request. Orders under South at 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. $100.00 must be pre-paid. Published and distributed by Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, Inc., 1913 8. Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Americans Eye Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. (12-page brochum to help older adults prevent adverse reac- 3. Home Safe Home tions from medicine interactions. Includes a sample medicine (Tips for parents on how to protect young children in the home chart. Also available, a 52-page bilingual workbook in English environment. Spanish versions e.vailable.) and Spanish, ideal for workshops and seminars. In addition, Up to 100 copies free. Ask for information on larger orders. there is a 61/2-minute videotape in Spanish with English The Soap and Detergent Associwion, 475 Park Avenue subtitles.) South at 32nd Street, New York, Pill 10016. One copy free. Ask for information on larger orders. Coun- 4. Ten Guides to Proper Medicine Use cil on Family Health, 225 Park Avenue South, Suite 1700, (A brochure describing steps for consumers to follow when New York, NY 10003. buying and taking prescription El d nonprescription 9. First Aid Guide (OP-01517) medicines.) (A guide for first aid in the home. 67 pages, 4" x7".) Up to 100 copies free. Ask for inforron on larger orders. Packages of 10 copies: 14, $8.50; 59, $8.50; 1024, $8.50; Council on Family Health, 225 Park Avenue South, Suite 2549, $7.65; 5074, $7.20. American Medical Association, 1700, New York, NY 10003. Order Dept., P.O. Box 10946, Chicago, IL 60610. (Payment 5. Preventing Accidental Poisonings (15217-0000) must accompany all orders.) (A 16-page booklet discussing potentially harmful products in the home, tips on how to prevent poisoning as well as what 10. Solid and Liquid Poisons In the Home (42904-0021) to do in the event of an accidental poisoning. Includes a tear- (A 4-page safety bulletin containing practical Information on off quick response chart to keep near the phone.) poisons in and around the home, pointing out special Prices, each: 1-49, $.85; 50-99, $.90; 100-499, $65; dangers to children.) 500-999, $.60; 1,000+, $.55. National Safety Council, 1121 Prices, nal 10-99, $1.90; 100-999, $1.60. National Safety Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. (Payment must Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. accompany all orders under $25 plus shipping and 56 (Payment must accompany all orders under $25 plus ship- handling.) ping and handling.)

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ZIP CODE WHEN ORDERING MATERIALS 24. Child Safety Slips Each of the sixteen Child Safety Slips provides guidelines for the prevention of injury hazards. These handouts for parents highlight some of the frequent causes of childhood accidents. Topics are: 28. Choking Prevention and First Ald for Infants and Infant Furniture: Cribs Chlidren Baby Sitting Reminders (Brochure on choking prevention. Folds out to 81/2" x14" Protect Your Child .. . Prevent Poisoning poster on first ald technique.)

Safe Driving... A Parental Responsibility $27.50 for 100 copies, plus $6.25 shipping and handling Protect Your Home Against Fire... Planning Saves Lives charge. American Academy of Pediatrics, Publications Water Safety for Your School-Aged Child Department, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009. Lawn Mower Safety Prepaid orders only. Home Water Hazards for Infants and Toddlers Pool Safety for Toddlers Life Jackets and Life Preservers About Bicycle Helmets 29. National Poison Prevention Week-1994 Bicycle Safety: Myths and Facts (An 11"x 17" poster for windows, bulletin boards, etc.) Tips for Getting Your Kids to Wear Helmets Choosing the Right Size Bicycle for Your Child Quantities can be purchased from Poison Prevention Week Safe Bicycling Starts Early Council, RO. Box 1543, Washington, D.C. 20013. 25 copies The Child as Passenger on an Adult's Bicycle $10.00; 50 copies $18.00; 100 copies $32.00 Post Paid. (Pay- Each Topic is available in sets of 100 for $7.50 plus $4.25 ment MUST accompany orders.) shipping and handling charge. American Academy of Pediatrics Publications Department P.O. Box 927 30. National Safety Council Posters: Elk Grove Village, IL 60009 Prepaid orders only. Read Labels Before Taking Medication (8025-A) Take Medicines Only as Prescribed (7641-A) Cosmetics may be Poisonous. Keep them out of the Reach of Children (7660-A) 25. Sniffing Abuse: It Can Kill Put Pills in their Place (7634-A) (Booklet, 81/2"x 11", 12 pages, two-color. Speaks to young (81/2 "x11" color posters emphasizing the importance of people about the hard facts of inhalant abuse. Explains that keeping children away from medicines and cleaning- sniffing is a drug problem; discusses the right and wrong use products.) of breathing and inhaling; includes news bulletins of sniffing incidents and deaths; shows a diagram of body organs Prices: (Minimum order: 10) 10-99, $1.90; 100+, $1.75. damaged by sniffing; describes how a youngster might be National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL deprived of the joys of normal living.) 60143-3201. (Payment must accompany all orders under $25 plus shipping and handling.) Single copy free. Request in writing for price information on bulk quantities. Orders under $100.00 must be prepaid. Aerosol Education Bureau, 1913 Eye Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. 31. Is Your Home Poison Safe? (19" x24" multi-colored poster using an animated teddy bear depicting several "Oo and don't" scenes to prevent poison- 26. Pesticides and Child Safety ings. This poster is appropriate for a population with poor (Contains tips on safeguarding children from accidental reading skills.) pesticide poisonings or exposures and important contact phone numbers on who to call if an accident occurs. Also Prices: $2.00 each, plus postage and handling. No free available in Spanish.) samples are available. Payment must accompany order. Make check payable to "Child and Adolescent Health Pro- Free copies available from the U.S. Environmental Protec- gram" and send it to: San Bernardino County Department tion Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs, Field Operations of Public Health, CAHP, 351 Mt. View, Room 305, San Division, Communications Branch (H7506C), 401 M Street Bernardino, CA 92415-0010. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.

27. Using Insect Repelients Safely 32. If You Sniff To Get High (Contains precautions for using insect repellents and tips on (4-color, 271/2" x22" poster featuring The Jets, MCA record- what to do if you suspect a child is reacting to an insect ing artists, with the message, "If you sniff to get high, you repellent. Also available in Spanish.) may get brain damage or die.') Free copies available from the U.S. Environmental Protec- Single copy free. For bulk quantities, request in writing for tion Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs, Field Operations price information. Orders under $100.00 must be pro-paid. Division, Communications Branch (H-7506C), 401 M Street Aerosol Education Bureau, 1913 Eye Street, N.W., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460. 58 Washington, D.C. 20006. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ZIP CODE WHEN ORDERING MATERIALS 37. Preventing Childhood Poisonings. (5-minute videocassette, color Shows how to poison-proof your home, how common kitchen agents can fall Into the hands of children and how you can respond to emergencies 33. Growing Up Safe.Baby's First Year in which children have ingested dangerous substances.) (Sponsored bv The Children's Hospital of Alabama) Produced by the Food and Drug Administration. Purchase This home video encourages injury prevention, from the price $40 (order #TCA14953), from the National AudioVisual moment an infant leaves the hospital. Five program Center, 8700 Edgeworth Drive, Capitol Heights, MD segments are included in the 51 minute tape: 20743-3701. Birth to Four Months: Lying and Rolling Five to Seven Months: Crawling and Sitting 38. Baby Alive Videotape and BookThe Video That Could Eight to Twelve Months: Standing and Cruising Save Your Child's Life! Emergency First Aid Produced In cooperation with the American Academy of Poison Plant Guide Pediatrics, this 60-minute videotape and book provide vital VHS, Beta $29.95 plus $3.00 Shipping information to keep your infant or young child safe and 3/4" U-matic $64.95 plus $3.00 Shipping secure. Phylicia Rashad of "The Cosby Show" and top 25% discount when ordering 3 or medical experts present a step-by-step guide for prevention more tapes. and treatment of life-threatening situations facing children Order From: Illustrated Care, Inc. from birth to 5 years old, Including choking, drowning, 529 Beacon Parkway West (Suite 201) poisoning, head Injuries, and cuts.) Birmingham, AL 35209 Order the videotape by sending $19.95 each plus $4.25 sh'-- Phone: 205/942-7311 or outside Alabama, 1-800-992-1567 ping and handling, or the book by sending $4.95 plus $4.2.., shipping and handling to: American Academy of Pediatrics, Publications Department, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, I L 60009-0927. 34. 250,000 Ways to Destroy a Child's Life Without Leaving Home 39. Child-Resistant Packaging Viduos (15-minute color sound film. Relates poisoning hazards in (Three short segments emphasizing the need to use child- average home to stages of a child's development and gives resistant packaging. The first two video segments (each 3:45 needed prevention measures. Also shows steps to follow in length) are narrated by grandparents. The third (4:15 in when precautions fail. Informative for those responsible for length ) is a simulated TV news story about a child who child-care as well as medical and paramedical personnel. swallowed his grandparent's heart medicine.) Includes a new film guide to accompany film and a work sheet for teachers.) To order a 1/2" VHS videocassette of all three video Available as a 16mm color sound film ($275) or video- segments, send a check for $20 to Yellowstone Environmen- tal Science, 320 S. Willson, Bozeman, MT 59715 cassette ($75.00). Contact Mar/Chuck Film Industries, (406-586-3905). P.O. Box 61, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

35. The Travels of Timothy Trent (10-minute, 16mm, color sound film or videocassette. Tells parents and others responsible for the care of your children how safety packaging protects from accidental poisoning. 40. National Poison Prevention Week Packet Free discussion materials also available with this film.) (Folder containing list of available materials, fact sheet, state Produced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- and local officials' suggested proclamations, and other pro- sion. Purchase price $105 (16mm film #007913); or $80 for motional materials for the National Poison Prevention Week Observance.) video (#A03690), from the National AudioVisual Center, 8700 Edgeworth Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701. Order from Secretary, Poison Prevention Week Council, P.O. Box 1543, Washington, DC 20013.

41. Annual Report for NPPW-1993 36. Always Be Careful Single free copies available from the Secretary, Poison (A 10-minute, 16mm, sound, color film on instruction in safety Prevention Week Council, PO. Box 1543, Washington, DC education. Includes emphasis on safety practices at school, 20013. at home, and In the community. This film focuses on the ABC's of Safety in the Home and suggests five Important safety rules pertaining to home appliances, stoves, bathtubs, 42. NPPW List of Materials-1994 and sinks, electric and household cleansers.) A limited number of additional copies of this publication you Produced by Lockwood Films, Inc. Available from Mar/ are now reading is available, free, from the Secretary, Poison Chuck Film Industries. P.O. Box 61, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Prevention Week Council, P.O. Box 1543, Washington, DC 16mm film ($225) or videocassette ($75.00). 59 20013.

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ZIP CODE WHEN ORDERING MATERIALS 43. Presidential Proclamation "Children and America's Other Drug Problem: Guide- Single copies of the President's proclamation will be lines for Improving Prescription Medicine Use Among available after date of issue, Secretary, Poison Prevention Children and Teenagers" (report, 40 pages) $8.00 per Week Council, RO. Box 1543, Washington, DC 20013. copy; "Medicine: Before You Take lt, Talk About It" brochure (especially for older consumers)-$20.00 per pack of 50; 44. "Locked Up Poisons" "Priorities and Approaches for Improving Prescription (An 81/2" x 11" pamphlet with safety recommendations for Medicine Use by Older Americans" (report, 30 poison prevention) pages)-$8.00 per copy; 100 copies of this pamphlet are available. You may add your "Get the Answers" Personal Medical Data Wallet card own name and address when you reprint this pamphlet. (English or Spanish)-$10.00 per pack of 100; Secretary, Poison Prevention Week Council, RO. Box 1543, "Get the Answers" brochure-$20.00 per pack of 100; Washington, DC 20013. "Medicines: What Every Woman Should Know" brochure-$20.00 per pack of 100; 45. "Locked Up Poisons" (Spanish) "Alcohol and Medicines: Ask Before You Mix" (This is the Spanish version of the pamphlet mentioned brochure-$20.00 per pack of 100. above.) Make checks payable to NCPIE and mail to: NCPIE/666 11th Single copies free. Secretary, Poison Prevention Week Street, NW, Suite 810/Washington, D.C. 20001. All prices in- Council, P.O. Box 1543, Washington, D.C. 20013. clude shipping and handling. Allow 3 weeks for delivery.

49. National CAFE KIDS Campaign® Resource Catalog 46. "A General Approach to the Emergency Management of A free catalog describing childhood injury prevention Poisonings" resources developed by the National SAFE KIDS Cam- (A 17" x22" poster describing clinical evaluation measures, paign. The catalog lists general resources for injury preven- decontamination and elimination procedures as well as a tion as well as resources for preventing bike-related injuries, brief poison/antidote chart. Approved jointly by the American scald and residential fire burns, and motor vehicle related College of Emergency Physicians and the American Associa- injuries. For a copy, please write to the National SAFE KIDS tion of Poison Control Centers.) Campaign, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC $8.00 per copy. ($5.00 per copy for ACEP members.) Order 20010-2970, or call (202) 939-4993. from k.;EP Distribution Center, RO. Box 619911, Dallas, Texas 75261-9911. (Payment must accompany all orders.) 50. Emergency Telephone Stickers (Stickers for your telephone with spaces to inciude doctor, pharmacy and poison control numbers.) 47. Poison Prevention Information Stickers are free (limit 2 per household). Ask for informa- (Selection of publications varies from state to state.) tion on larger orders. Send self-addressed envelope to Cooperative Extension Service educational resources are Council on Family Health, 225 Park Avenue South, Suite available from the Cooperative Extension Service in every 1700, New York, NY 10003. county. Information in the form of publications, slides, meeting ideas, visuals and volunteer speakers are usually 51. Nonprescriptio.. Medicines: A Consumer's Dictionary available. The county Cooperative Extension Service is of Terms usually listed under county government in the telephone (A 31/4" x 9" booklet written to help consumers understand directory. State headquarters at the land-grant universities the terminology found on over-the-counter product labels, are another source. and to help them exercise judgment about how and when to self-treat. Available in English or Spanish.) 48. Prescription Medicine information and Education Single copies of the Consumer Dictionary are available free. Resources Ask for information on larger orders. Council on Family (These items from the National Council on Patient Informa- Health, 225 Park Avenue South, Suite 1700, New York, NY tion and Education (NCPIE) are designed to help consumers 10003. and their health care providers better communicate about prescription medicines.) 52. Dennis the Menace Takes a Poke at Poison (FDA 81-7005) "Community Brown Bag Medicine Starter Kit"-contains (A colorful poison prevention comic book, available in E1;91ish everything a local organization needs to organize, and Spanish.) publicize and conduct a multiple medicine review for up Available free in single copies or bulk quantities up to 100 to 50 patients including suggestions for recruiting copies. Food and Drug Administration, HFI-40, 5600 Fishers volunteer health professionals who conduct the actual Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. medicine review-$45.00 per kit; "A Parent's Guide to Medicine Use by Children"-$20.00 Note: All prices In thls list are subject to change after this document is printed. per pack of 100; 60

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Chairman: American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Dada Williamson Art & Craft Materials Institute, Inc. Vice Chairman: Boy Scouts of America Evelyne McFeaters Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, Inc. Treasurer: Bonnie Dean Closure Manufacturers Association Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Secretary: Council for Responsible Nutrition Ken Giles O. Box 1543 Council on Family Health Washington, D.C. 20013 Food Marketing Institute (301) 504-0580 Girl Scouts of the United States of America Poison Prevention Week Council Members: National Agricultural Chemicals Association American Academy of Clinical Toxicology National Association of Broadcasters American Academy of Pediatrics National Association of Chain Drug Stores American Association of Poison Control Centers National Association of Pediatric American Association of Retired Persons Nurse Associates and Practitioners American College of Emergency Physicians NARD: Representing Independent Retail Pharmacy AmericanDental Association National Paint and Coatings Association AmericanManaged Care Pharmacy Association National Safety Council AmericanMedical Association Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association AmericanNurses' Association Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association AmericanPetroleum Institute Soap and Detergent Association AmericanPharmaceutical Association U.S. Conswner Product Safety Commission AmericanPublic Health Association U.S. Department of Agriculture, Extension Service AmericanRed Cross U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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