A controlled field trial of a poisoning prevention method

A controlled field trial was conducted to determine the effectiveness of Mr Yuk labels as a poison prevention aid for children aged 2 to 3 years. Results of the study do not support the view that simply supplying Mr Yuk stickers to families with young children reduces risks of accidental poisoning . However, the method may be effective with older children or as an adjunct to an integrated poisoning prevention campaign.