Head Start Staff: What You Need to Know About Pesticide Poisoning

This document highlights:

  • Pesticides. What are they?
  • How do children come in contact with pesticides?
  • What are the symptoms of pesticide poisoning?
  • How can pesticide poisoning affect a child’s health?
  • Where are pesticides commonly found?
  • How can pesticide poisoning be prevented?

This document also provides important facts you should know.

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