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It’s important to call the Poison Information Helpline of the Western Cape, on 0861 555 777, immediately if someone in your household has consumed, inhaled or breathed in poison. The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Poison Information Centre and the Tygerberg Hospital Poison Information Centre have combined their strengths to form the Western Cape Poison Information Helpline, a 24-hour service linked to the hospitals' emergency services. The Poison Information Helpline will provide you with expert advice on the substance and its side effects, and they’ll advise you on what to do. |
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Share this information with grandparents, family members, friends, caregivers and babysitters to make sure that everyone stays safe: Keep the Poison Information Helpline 24/7 emergency number 0861 555 777 on your cell phone or near your landline.
What are the First Aid steps if a child is poisoned? DO:
DON’T:
What are the common poisons, and how should they be treated?
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Government Body: | (Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Government) |