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A chemical splashes in a child's eye. What is the first thing to do?

Rinse the eye with room temperature water right away.

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  1. Rub it with a clean cloth
  2. Wait to see if it clears up
  3. Rinse the eye with water right away ✔

Why: Every second matters. Remove contact lenses and rinse with lots of room temperature water for 15 to 20 minutes, encouraging blinking. Then call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Huh, didn't know that: Poison on skin: remove contaminated clothes first, then rinse for at least 15 minutes.

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Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.
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Answer: Rinse the eye with water right away. Every second matters. Remove contact lenses and rinse with lots of room temperature water for 15 to 20 minutes, encouraging blinking. Then call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

  1. Poison Control: First Aid for Poisonings www.poison.org/first-aid-for-poisonings
    It's important to irrigate (rinse) the exposed eyes, immediately.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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