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Many countries have a number of 24-hour call centres offering first aid advice in an emergency. These are in addition to the emergency ambulance number, and provide assistance in the event of poisonings, snake bite, drug overdose and other situations where first aid is vital.
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Emergency Links Worldwide
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Links and telephone numbers for poison control and venomous sting centers.
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Australian Poisons Information Centres
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Lists contact details for each state, as well as the 24 hour emergency telephone number.
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Carolinas Poison Center
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The Center, by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), offering pertinent information regarding bites, poisons, snakes and bugs in addition a section on stopping childhood poisoning.
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State Poison Control Centers
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A directory of US Poison Control Centers.
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Victorian Poisons Information Centre
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Provides contact details in Australia, advice on prevention, first aid guides, and information sheets to download on bites, stings, and household dangers.
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