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When treating a person who has ingested a chemical, you should always induce vomiting.

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Encourage the person to spit out any of the substance left in his or her mouth. Important: Do not encourage a person who has ingested poison to vomit unless specifically advised to do so by a medical expert. Vomiting can cause further injury by exposing the throat and mouth to a toxic substance.

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