• A return call will be made, ONLY if an exposure has
occurred, unless otherwise requested.
• The number of times Poison Center staff check back
with a caller or the person exposed depends on both the
type of exposure and symptoms experienced as a result
of the exposure.
• If you are not home when the Poison Center calls, a
message will be left on your answering machine to return
our call.
• It is the intent of the Poison Center to follow all
exposures until symptoms have resolved or until the time
period for symptoms to occur has lapsed.
• Sometimes this involves calling back during the night.
• Often it is important that the parent or relative check on
the person exposed during the night to make sure no
unexpected symptoms have occurred.