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Poisons

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Life-threatening or urgent situation 
Poisoning advice  
Poison and child safety  

Life-threatening or urgent situation

1. phone 000
2. ask for ambulance
3. make sure the ambulance is coming
4. phone 13 11 26 to speak with the Poisons Information Centre.

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Poisoning advice

Phone 13 11 26 to speak with the Poisons Information Centre.

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Poison and child safety

Poisoning is one of the main reasons why children are seen at hospital. Find out about keeping children safe: 

Poisons and safety - Children, Youth and Women's Health Service
Information for children - Children, Youth and Women's Health Service

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More information

Other websites 
Queensland Poisons Information Centre

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