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“Indien jou hond vergiftig is – selfs terwyl hy stuiptrekkings kry- gooi onmiddellik 2 rou eiers in sy keel af met bietjie water,” it reads, in Afrikaans.
This roughly translates as: “If your dog has been poisoned – even while having convulsions – immediately pour two raw eggs down their throat with a little water.”
It continues: “Die eiers vorm ‘n chemiese verbinding met die gif wat dit neutraliseer! jou hond sal na ‘n minuut opstaan en wegstap asof niks gebeur het nie . gee asb vir almal hierdie raad – dit werk regtig en kan jou diere se lewe red!” x
Translation: “The eggs form a chemical compound with the poison that neutralises it! Your dog will get up after a minute and walk away as if nothing happened. Please give everyone this advice – it really works and can save your animals’ lives!”
“Buy a reputable hand sanitiser” – Toxicologist Gerhard Verdoorn Updated
Breakfast with Martin Bester
Source: saafost.org.za
A wave of panic buying struck many countries when national states of disaster were announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the absence of a vaccine in South Africa currently, hand hygiene has become a critical part of the response to COVID-19.
Washing hands at regular intervals during the day is viewed as essential, but how safe is your sanitiser and those at the door of a grocery store?
Dr Gerhard Verdoorn of the Griffon Poison Information Centre spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester. He warns which sanitisers not to use and which are 100% safe.