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Protecting your child from lead poisoning

Most houses built before 1970 contain lead-based paint. Learn about the symptoms of lead poisoning and how to prevent it.

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NSW Poisons Information Centre

24/7 hotline for help on poisoning chemicals overdose plant mushroom bites and stings envenomation

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Poisoning prevention for children | Raising Children Network

Prevent poisoning in children by storing medicines, chemicals and cleaners up high in a locked cupboard. Call the Poisons Information Centre on 131 126.

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Accidental poisoning - MyDr.com.au

Children's curiosity can lead to danger, such as unintentional poisoning.

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Poisons | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Poisoning is one of the most common childhood injuries

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Poisons and children - NT.GOV.AU

Find out how to stop your child from being poisoned or burned by chemicals at your home.

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Poisonous or harmful plants | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Lots of plants are poisonous or capable of causing highly allergic reactions

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Household poisons: keeping children safe | Raising Children Network

Young children put everything in their mouths, including household poisons, chemicals and medicines. Keep all household poisons up high in locked cupboards.

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Food poisoning in children and teenagers | Raising Children Network

Food poisoning is a type of gastroenteritis, usually caused by germs in contaminated food. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea.

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Medicines and poisoning: keeping kids safe | Raising Children Network

Medicines are the most common cause of poisoning in young children. Safety starts with locking medicines in a child-resistant cupboard when not in use.

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