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Article: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: SILENT KILLER IS PARTICULAR WINTER HAZARD
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- December 2, 1991
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: SILENT KILLER IS PARTICULAR WINTER HAZARD
SEATTLE, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of the deaths of three children in September and with cold weather upon us, Children's Hospital and Medical Center and the Seattle Poison Center urge Washington residents to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is the colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is formed in the incomplete burning of any carbon-containing fuel, such as wood, charcoal, kerosene, butane and gasoline. The danger of carbon monoxide poisoning lurks in cars and trucks, in the home and even in recreational outings and activities.
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