Sunburn, unsafe swimming and sweltering temperatures should not be the only concerns when heading to the pool on a bright sunny day. "Some pool and hot tub chemicals, which are necessary to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the water, can be dangerous and must be used and stored properly. For example, chlorine can cause eye irritation, breathing problems and lung injury if used in high concentrations or in poorly ventilated enclosed spaces," says Diane P. Calello, MD, Executive and Medical Director of the NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Learn more: bit.ly/2KBIEcG
Call to Action: Avoid poisoning tragedies by making the call to the Poison Control Center; Call FAST to treat a poisoning - Call FIRST to prevent one, 1-800-222-1222. Save Poison Control's number in your phone today so you're prepared for what may happen tomorrow.
