🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

If a child accidentally swallows a household cleaning product, what is the immediate and most critical action to take?

A Induce vomiting immediately.
B Give them milk to dilute the poison.
C Call Poison Control or emergency services.
D Give them activated charcoal.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Inducing vomiting can be harmful depending on the substance, and other remedies like milk or activated charcoal should only be administered under professional guidance. Calling Poison Control (1-800-222-1222 in the US) or emergency services immediately provides expert, specific advice for the ingested substance.

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