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based on your answers, you may need care right away.

  • if you swallowed or inhaled a poison, call a poison centre (1-844-poison-x or 1-844-764-7669) now, before you do anything else. the poison centre will tell you exactly what to do.
    • if possible, have the poison's container with you when you call. the information on the container may be helpful to the poison centre.
    • if you cannot reach a poison centre by phone, go to the nearest emergency room.
  • if you swallowed a disc battery, go to the nearest emergency room right away, even if there are no symptoms.
    • swallowing 2 teaspoons of honey right away coats the battery and reduces damage to the esophagus.
    • two teaspoons of honey can be swallowed every 10 minutes for up to 6 doses.

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