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Poison prevention: A guide to keeping your family safe from poisons

Find out how you can prevent poisonings at home, including how to store and give medicine safely, and learn about the everyday items around the house that may be harmful to children.

Poison: First aid

Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Home safety: Fall prevention

Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

Household hazards and poisons: Basement

Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.

Poison information centres in Canada

Find contact information for poison centres in Canada. If your child is unconscious, not breathing or is having a seizure, call 911 immediately.  

Managing your maintenance medications

Household poisons and hazards: Bathroom

Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.

Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

How to prevent head injuries in children

A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Plant safety

An overview of poisonous plants.

Second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

Handling your medications

Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Mixing capsules with liquid or food

A guide on mixing hazardous medicine capsules with liquid or food safely.

The right to safe spaces

Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.

Substance use disorder: How to help

​Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

Household hazards and poisons: Purses and backpacks

Learn about the everyday items you or your child may be carrying around in your purse or backpack that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.

Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

The right to safe spaces

Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.

Setting limits and staying safe with screen time

Too much screen time can have a negative effect on your mental health. Find out how to set limits on your screen time and how to stay safe online.

Cancer programs and resources

Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.

Household hazards and poisons: Garage or shed

Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.