You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

You Can Prevent Your Poison Control Center Have chimneys and is open 24 hours a day, Carbon Monoxide heating systems 7 days a week. checked yearly Poisoning Pharmacists and nurses certified in poison information are there to give advice. All calls are free and confidential. Install carbon Translation services are provided. monoxide detectors in sleeping areas Ask for free brochures, telephone stickers and magnets. Never run a car in a garage or against a snow bank 212.POISONS (212.764.7667) 212.689.9014 telephone number for Never use a the hearing impaired stove or oven to heat your home Visit our website at nyc.gov/health New York City Poison Control Center Why do I need to know What are the symptoms of How can I prevent carbon about carbon monoxide? carbon monoxide poisoning? monoxide poisoning? Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of Symptoms are similar to the flu. Have chimneys and heating systems poisoning death in the United States. It is They include: checked every year. a colorless and odorless gas that comes headache nausea Install carbon monoxide detectors from the incomplete burning of fuel. You vomiting dizziness in sleeping areas. can take steps to protect your family sleepiness trouble breathing Never run a car in a garage or from carbon monoxide poisoning. against a snow bank. Never use charcoal grills in your home, a garage or tent. How do I use a carbon Never use a stove or oven for heat. What causes carbon monoxide detector? monoxide poisoning? Put a carbon monoxide detector in the Do not use kerosene or propane space heaters inside. Heating systems not working properly sleeping areas of your home. Be sure to Gas stoves used for heat follow the directions included with the Clogged or dirty chimneys detector. Do not put detectors within five Cars running in an enclosed space feet of gas burning appliances such as stoves and dryers or near cooking areas. Who is at risk for carbon What should I do if the carbon monoxide poisoning? monoxide detector alarm sounds? Everyone is at risk. It’s most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, seniors and Do not ignore the alarm. Open all people with health problems. windows. Leave the area. Call your local fire department. Call your Poison Control Center at 1.800.222.1222. New York City Call 1.800.222.1222 Poison Control Center or 212.POISONS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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