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Poisoning by pharmaceuticals accounted for 2% of all injury hospitalisations in the financial year 2003 – 04, while accidental poisonings by other substances accounted for 1% of hospitalisations.(Source: Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia 2003-04 [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare])
For information about lead, asbestos or other poisoning due to environmental exposure, follow the link below to the HealthInsite topic page on Environmental Poisoning.
Follow the links below to find information on the prevention and treatment of poisoning.
Updated September 2007
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Links to information about poisonous plants and mushrooms, and how to identify them.
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Environmental Poisoning
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Injury among young Australians
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report provides comprehensive information on injury incidence, hospitalisations and deaths among young people in Australia. It presents the most up-to-date available data, as well as trend data, on major causes of injury for this population group, including transport accidents, intentional self-harm and suicide, assault and accidental poisoning.
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Jun 2008
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Child poisoning in the home prevention
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Better Health Channel
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Child poisonings in the home are rarely intentional, and they usually don't happen because parents or carers are negligent. It's just very hard to watch small children every minute of the day. However there are lots of ways you can reduce risk of a child in your care being poisoned.
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May 2008
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Child poisoning in the home - symptoms and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Accidental poisoning is common, especially among young children. Symptoms and treatment can vary depending on what and how much has been swallowed, spilt on the skin or sprayed in the eye. If a child in your care has been or may have been poisoned, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Ring the Poisons Information Centre on 131 126 from anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day.
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Apr 2008
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Alcohol and young people
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Young people try alcohol for many reasons. They might be curious, or want to be one of the group. Some drink because it makes them feel older, or because it gives them a certain image among friends.
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Apr 2008
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National Co-ordinating Committee on Therapeutic Goods
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The functions of the Committee are to take action necessary to bring about co-ordination of legislative and administrative controls on therapeutic goods and poisons and to make recommendations to the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council as necessary.
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Apr 2008
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Safe partying
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Inspire Foundation
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Wanting to go out and party is a normal rite of passage for most young people. There are a few simple things that you can do to have fun in a safe way, and to minimise potential negative impacts of partying. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Apr 2008
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Pesticides - safety when you use a pest control service
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Better Health Channel
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Pesticides are toxic. They need to be used with great care. If they are used carelessly they may damage the health of the person applying them or the health of other people in the community. They may also damage the environment. If you use a commercial pest control service to control pests at home, you should take precautions to minimise your exposure to these toxic substances.
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Mar 2008
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Vitamins - common misconceptions
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Better Health Channel
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Vitamin supplements are commonly misused and taken as a form of medicine to treat ailments such as colds or to counteract lifestyle issues such as stress. Contrary to popular belief, vitamins aren't drugs or miracle cures.
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Mar 2008
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Vitamin and mineral supplements
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Better Health Channel
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Vitamins are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts for various metabolic processes. It is best to get vitamins from eating a varied diet. People who may need vitamin supplements include pregnant and lactating women, some vegetarians, people who drink large quantities of alcohol, drug users and the elderly.
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Feb 2008
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National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Home page of the NDPSC. The Decisions of the NDPSC in relation to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) are recommended for incorporation into State and Territory drugs/ poisons legislation.
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Feb 2008
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Drink spiking
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Inspire Foundation
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Drink spiking is when alcohol or another drug is added to your drink without you knowing. This factsheet gives you information about what drugs are used, how to avoid it and what to do
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Feb 2008
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Child safety - reducing injuries
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Better Health Channel
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You can never completely 'child-proof' your home. However, you can dramatically reduce the risk of injuries by making a few changes and keeping your child under constant supervision. In any emergency, dial triple zero (000) to call an ambulance.
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Jan 2008
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Fishing - eat your catch with care
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Better Health Channel
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People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch. The risks of eating your catch can be reduced if you make sensible choices about the type and amount of fish you eat.
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Dec 2007
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
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Nov 2007
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A guide to labelling drugs and poisons
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This guide has been prepared to assist manufacturers and packers of poisons to draft labels which comply with the harmonised requirements as they exist on 1 July 2000.
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Oct 2007
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Drugs and poisons - regulations
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Better Health Channel
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The use, manufacture, prescription and availability of substances defined as drugs and poisons are covered by Victorian law. These laws make sure that drugs and poisons used in Victoria for medical, household, industrial and agricultural purposes are carefully controlled.
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Sep 2007
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Pesticides - home safety issues
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Better Health Channel
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Household pesticides are substances that you may use at home to control pests. They can cause harm if not used appropriately. Household pesticides may be used to control insects like cockroaches, mosquitoes and fleas or rodents like rats and mice.
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Sep 2007
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NDPSC Guide to the packaging, labelling and regulation of paints, tinters and related products
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This guide, based on the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons which became effective on 1 July 2000, applies only to paints, tinters and related products that contain poisons. These requirements are constantly under review and future modifications are to be anticipated.
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Jul 2007
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