South University School of Pharmacy students give presentations to Blessed Sacrament School students
Professors give demonstrations explaining chemical interactions; pharmacy students explain dangers of poison
(SAVANNAH) May 14, 2010 – Blessed Sacrament School students recently were able to pick up some valuable lessons about the dangers of poison and about chemical interactions.
South University School of Pharmacy studentsgave presentations about the dangers of poison to students at Blessed Sacrament School.
Professors gave a follow-up science demonstration in the gym for third- and fourth-graders. They explained chemical interactions through fun chemistry experiments.
In addition to the presentations by pharmacy students, first graders also received a packet of information with activities and played a board game dealing with poison. Second graders played a poison-related version of Jeopardy. Third and fourth grade students enjoyed presentations and activities as well.
The students got pamphlets for their parents, stickers, and magnets or keychain tags with the poison control hotline number on it.
Poison center:
1-800-222-1222
Poison prevention tips:
Store poisons safely
- Store medicines and household products locked up, where children cannot see or reach them.
- Store poisons in their original containers
- Use child-resistant packaging. But remember, nothing is child-proof!
Use poisons safely
- Read the label. Follow the directions on medicines and products.
- Are children around? Take the product or medicine with you to answer the door or the phone.
- Lock products and medicines up after using them.
- Is it medicine? Call it medicine, not candy.
- Children learn by imitation. Take your medicines where children can’t watch.
Teach children to ask first
- Poisons can look like food or drink. Teach children to ask an adult before eating or drinking anything.
Visit www.1-800-222-1222.info
