Poisoning First Aid Public Health and Safety

Poisoning First Aid Public Health and Safety

Poisoning

Lists non-commercial sites providing information on poisoning to health consumers.

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- A listing of papers of scientific information about the animal and human toxicology of vascular plants of the world. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
- In-depth information and educational resource on poisons and hazardous substances found in the home.
- Comprehensive information on food poisoning, from the California Poison Control System.
- How to recognize and deal with various types of pesticide poisoning.
- Links to resources and articles. Searchable database.
- Provides first aid advice, lists of toxic plants, insects, animals, and chemicals, and pamphlets to download. Includes an interactive tour of a house and its dangers.
- Links to publications on poisoning, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- An interactive, searchable database taken from literature references for over 250 plants that can poison livestock, pets and humans in Canada.
- Common first aid procedures for poisoning. From Columbia University College.
- Providing safety tips to prevent poisoning in children and pets.
- Collaborative project between CCOHS and the World Health Organization. A databank of consolidated, authoritative information on toxic agents and the management of toxic exposures. The software, IPCS INTOX Version IV, includes advanced features and capabil
- Information on poison-proofing your home.
- Information on poisoning including national data, control and prevention, plus links to local poison control centers.
- Provided by HealthLink. Information on food-borne diarrheal disease and safe food handling practices in the home.
- Detailed information on several species of poisonous plants. Photographs, plant toxins, medicinal or toxic and an illustrated guide to poisonous plants in Nova Scotia. [Many of these are not regional specific - ed]
- Discusses signs, symptoms and prevention of viral, bacterial and fungal food poisoning. From the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- Telltale signs of poisoning, with instructions on how to proceed, and where to get help.
- Describes what to do if your child eats a wild mushroom. Provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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