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Your little brother may have swallowed a cleaner. Which number reaches Poison Help?

Tell a grown-up and call 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if someone can't breathe or wake up.

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  1. 1-800-222-1222 ✔
  2. 411
  3. 311

Why: Tell a grown-up and call Poison Help for expert advice. If the person collapses or can't breathe, call 911 instead.

Huh, didn't know that: Poison experts can also help online at poison.org.

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Answer: 1-800-222-1222. Tell a grown-up and call Poison Help for expert advice. If the person collapses or can't breathe, call 911 instead.

  1. Contact Poison Control www.poison.org/contact-us
    Call your poison center at 1-800-222-1222 for help.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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