September 7 was Grandparents’ Day, and the California Poison Control System (CPCS) reminds grandparents that it’s a good day to take stock of the medication safety tips they should be using to protect their grandchildren.“Children can move quickly and can be very inventive when exploring,” says Dr. Rais Vohra, Medical Director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS. “So it’s your responsibility as a grandparent to make sure your home is poison-proof.”
7 safety tips to prevent medicine poisoningStore all medicine in a locked cabinet, out of sight and reach of children.
Do not take medicine when children are watching—children like to imitate grown-ups.
Do not call medicine candy in front of children—it’s a rare child who can resist candy.
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