Did you know that unintentional injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States today? Car crashes, drownings, and house fires are just a few examples of unforeseen accidents that could have been avoided had those involved been aware of the safety hazards around them and cautionary with their own actions. What seems to be the most surprising is that one of the top places for an unintentional injury to occur is inside the home. Do you know what it could be from?
Every year, poison control centers receive about 2.2 million calls seeking help for poisoning that occurred while the person was in their home. In many cases, the individual 
was unintentionally poisoned after ingesting drugs or chemicals found in their own house. Cleaning products, personal care products, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are all familiar substances found in most homes, yet can be a major risk for unintentional poisoning if they are not stored in safe places and handled with care while in use.
The National Safety Council suggests taking these precautionary steps to ensure that medicines are put away safely in the home:
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Make sure the safety cap is locked, listen for the click.
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Ask visitors to lock and put away suitcases or purses containing medications.
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Program the poison control number, (800) 222-1222, in your home and cell phones.
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Safely dispose of leftover and unwanted medications.
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