At home, poisonings are often caused by medication, alcohol, drugs, poisonous plants, chemicals and mushrooms. In Finland, carbon monoxide poisonings also occur. The severity and speed of appearance of poisoning symptoms depend on the amount of the substance consumed, as well as the method through which it entered the body. Injected or inhaled substances have the quickest impact. Children under three years are the most susceptible to poisoning accidents, which is why special care is needed in the storage of toxic substances and chemicals at home: they should be kept in a lockable cabinet, out of the reach of children. Always call the free-of-charge number of the Poison Information Centre if you suspect a poisoning has occurred.
Further information on poisonous substances is available around the clock from the Poison Information Centre, tel. 0800 147 111 (free of charge).
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