National Poison Prevention Week 2008 is March 16-22. 

Each year, more than 100 children ages 14 and under die as a result of unintentional poisoning. Non-pharmaceutical products such as cosmetics, cleaning substances, plants, foreign bodies, toys, pesticides, art supplies, and alcohol are responsible for 56 percent of poisoning exposures for children under 5 years of age.Parents need to store these products up and away from children, preferably in a locked cabinet.

In addition, carbon monoxide poisoning is a risk for families, especially for children. It is crucial for families to purchase, install and test CO detectors. They should be on every level of the home and outside of every sleeping area.

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