Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Poisoning (Children)

Call 911 if the child has taken poison and:

 Poisoning in children is serious, and you need to get emergency help immediately.

When to Call Poison Control

Call the poison control center at 800-222-1222 if you think your child has taken poison and he is alert or if your child has done any of these things and is alert:

 

Treat Symptoms as Directed

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on September 08, 2011