Poison

Poison is a very bad thing that can make you very sick or even die. Imagine you have some yummy candy that you want to eat, but someone else put something in it that will hurt you instead of making you happy. That thing they put in the candy is poison.

There are many different kinds of poisons. Some are found in plants, like pretty flowers or even leaves. Others are made by people in labs and can be used as medicines, but if you take too much, it can become a poison. Some animals, like poisonous snakes or spiders, also have poison in their bodies.

When you come in contact with poison, it can go into your body in different ways. You can breathe it in if it is in the air, or swallow it if it is in food or drink. Poison can also enter your body through your skin if you touch something that is poisonous.

Poison can make you very sick quickly or it can take a long time for you to feel any symptoms. Some symptoms of being poisoned include feeling dizzy, throwing up, feeling really tired, and having trouble breathing. In some cases, if you are poisoned, you may have to go to the hospital to get help.

It is important to always be careful and avoid touching or eating things that may be poisonous. If you think someone has been poisoned, tell an adult right away so they can get help.