Who do I call if my child swallowed something?

Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222. It is free, confidential and answers 24 hours a day, every day. If your child is not breathing, is hard to wake, or has a seizure, call 911 first. Do not wait for symptoms, and do not make your child vomit unless the poison center tells you to.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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America's Poison Centers: Poison Help, 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24 hours) (checked October 29, 2026)