MLP Safety

What Parents Need to Know - Child Safety

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Who should you contact? When your child is in danger, you need to know who to call. Talking to the right person first can save time. It can also save your child. Here are some people who can help you keep your child safe.
Keep these numbers next to the telephone.

Who to Contact	When to Contact
Poison Control Center	If your child eats or drinks something that is not food. -too much medicine -too many vitamins -paint -cleaning products -poisons Have the package with you when you call.
911 Emergency Line	Fire, police, or medical emergency. If your community has a 911 line, use it ONLY for emergencies. -burglars -fire -your child stops breathing -think someone is having a heart attack
Family doctor or health clinic	Illness or injury that is NOT an emergency -cold -bad cough -headache that won't go away -sprained ankle
Animal Control Department	If you see stray animals that may be a problem. If your community has no Animal Control Department call the police.
Police Department	Call your local police department to report non-emergency traffic accidents and unlawful activities. -fender bender (No injuries) -breaking windows
Fire Department	Call the Fire Department for fire emergencies if your community does not have a 911 line. Information on smoke alarms

Other information:

1-800-424-LEAD	Does your child live or play in buildings built before 1978? There may be a lead hazard. Call for information about testing your child. Click here for the EPA's Lead Awareness Program.
Air Bag and Seat Belt Safety	If you need information on air bags and seat belt safety check out this Internet site If you need information on child-safe car seats check this Internet site

ACTIVITY
	It's not candy Annie is 3 years old. On Sunday, she found some vitamins. She ate 6 of them. She says her tummy hurts a little.	Who should her mother call? A. Family doctor B. Poison Control Center C. Annie's father
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	Leaking Cans Wanda's children were playing with leaking paint cans. She wonders if this could be a hazard to her children. How can she know if her children are OK?	Who should she call? A. 911 B. 1-800-424-LEAD C. Fire Department
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	Nobody's Pet Bill is playing with his son in the backyard. A large dog runs into the yard. The dog starts barking and growling. Bill takes his son inside and closes the gate. The dog is now in Bill's backyard.	Who should Bill contact? A. Animal Control Department B. Fire Department C. When her fever goes away
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	Just to be Safe Ellen's sister gave her a car seat for her new baby. It is 10 years old. Is it safe to use?	Who should Ellen contact? A. National Safety Belt Coalition B. 1-800-424-LEAD C. Health clinic
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	School Days Barry's son is starting school. The letter from the school said the boy would need a physical exam and his shots.	Who should Barry contact? A. 911 B. Family doctor, health clinic or County Health Department C. National Safety Belt Coalition
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	Didn't See It Coming Laura is driving to the grocery store with her daughter. She stops at the corner and looks both ways. She pulls out into traffic. She didn't see the speeding car. CRASH! Her daughter is badly hurt.	Who should Laura contact? A. Fire Department B. Health clinic C. 911
ANSWERS It's Not Candy B. Poison Control Center Leaking Cans B. 1-800-424-LEAD Nobody's Pet A. Animal Control Department Just to be Safe A. National Safety Belt Coalition School Days B. Family doctor, health clinic or County Health Department Didn't See It Coming C. 911

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