What should I not do if I suspect poisoning has occurred in my home?

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  1. Dr. Leigh Vinocur
     
    Dr. Leigh Vinocur answered:
    What not to do if you suspect poisoning in your home:

    – Do not wait for symptoms if you suspect someone has taken poison.

    – Do not give an unconscious person something by mouth.

    – Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by the operator.

    – Do not try to neutralize a poison with lemon juice, vinegar or baking soda unless told to do so by an operator.
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