Poison Control Centers
Facts you should know about 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.
First Aid Tips provided by AAPCC
Has the person collapsed or stopped breathing?
- Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
Has the person swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine?
- Call 1-800-222-1222
Has the person inhaled poison?
- Get to fresh air right away.
- Call 1-800-222-1222
Is there poison on the person's skin?
- Take off any clothing that the poison touched.
- Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Call 1-800-222-1222
Is there poison in the person's eyes?
- 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.