The official site of America's Poison Centers.

If an individual has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can’t be awakened, call 911 immediately.

First Aid

Call 911 right away if a person

checkmarkIs having difficulty breathing OR

checkmarkCollapses or is losing consciousness OR

checkmarkHas a seizure

If you think someone has been poisoned, use PoisonHelp.org or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 right away. If a poisoning occurs, it’s important to react calmly and quickly to take appropriate first aid steps. Serious poisonings don’t always have early signs.

BREATHED IN POISON?

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POISON IN THE EYES?

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SWALLOWED POISON?

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POISON ON THE SKIN?

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