Childhood Emergencies

  1. Anything beyond a local reaction to an insect sting
  2. Bleeding that cannot be stopped
  3. Breathing difficulties which are rapidly getting worse
  4. Convulsions
  5. Fever and rash
  6. Poisoning*
  7. Serious accident or injury
  8. Unconsciousness

For life threatening emergencies, call 911.

Poisoning

*CALL POISON CONTROL IMMEDIATELY at 800.222.1222.  Save any containers or any material that is left in the container.

Remember, the best prevention is locking up your medicines and household cleansers and keeping them out of reach.