Poison Control Centers

The following information is from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).

The United States National Poison Hotline is 1-800-222-1222. When you call this number you will be automatically linked to the nearest poison center in the United States. Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison expert.

• Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.

• Call 1-800-222-1222

• Get to fresh air right away.
• Call 1-800-222-1222

• Take off any clothing that the poison touched.
• Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Call 1-800-222-1222

• Rinse eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Call 1-800-222-1222

We recommend that you print out a hard copy of this number and place it near your home/business phone(s) for easy access in a poison emergency.