poison control

collocation in English

meaningsofpoisonandcontrol

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poison
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/us
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
a substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or ...
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control
noun
uk
/kənˈtrəʊl/us
/kənˈtroʊl/
the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to ...
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(Definition ofpoisonandcontrolfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpoison control

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Consumers who ingest the product are advised to seek the advice of apoisoncontrolcentre.
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Consultation with a local expert or regionalpoisoncontrolcenter should be obtained before administering antivenom.
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Over time thepoisoncontrolcenters started taking calls from the general public.
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If any quantity of the plant is ingested, apoisoncontrolcenter or doctor should be contacted immediately.
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Most current calls topoisoncontrolcenters for possible fluoride poisoning come from the ingestion of fluoride-containing toothpaste.
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Most calls topoisoncontrolcenters for possible fluoride poisoning come from the ingestion of fluoride-containing toothpaste.
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In some areas, localpoisoncontrolcenters and children's hospitals issue stickers with local numbers, under license.
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This section addspoisoncontrolcenters to the integrated system of public health alert communications and surveillance networks.
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As with most medications, if any severe side effects are experienced, the patient is encouraged to contact their doctor or localpoisoncontrolcenter immediately.
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However, these numbers may underestimate actual numbers because not all cases attributable to ethylene glycol are reported topoisoncontrolcenters.
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With the spread of e-cigarette use, calls topoisoncontrolcenters related to possible ingestion or skin exposure to e-cigarette liquids have increased.
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Poisoncontrolmethods are effective in reducing rat populations to nonthreatening sizes, but rat populations often rebound to normal size within months.
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Calls to the number are automatically routed to thepoisoncontrolcenter that covers the territory from which the call is placed.
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Many of the reptiles in zoos are exotic andpoisoncontrolcenters may not keep the appropriate anti-venom in stock.
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There is no known specific antidote for olanzapine overdose, and even physicians are recommended to call a certifiedpoisoncontrolcenter for information on the treatment of such a case.
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The agency also supports the nationspoisoncontrolcenters and vaccine injury compensation programs, which distribute awards to individuals and families thought to have been injured by certain vaccines.
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