Chemical spill: AIIMS issues health advisory
New Delhi: The AIIMS issued an advisory urging people not to panic in the wake of the chemical leakage in south Delhi's Tughlaqabad area leading to the hospitalization of 450 girl students.
It said the affected can contact the helpline number 1800 116117 of the National Poisons Information Centre for help.
In a health advisory issued in public interest, the premier medical institute urged people not to panic and advised those affected to remove the contaminated clothing and rinse eyes thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
It also asked people to move away from the source of exposure and ensure adequate ventilation.
The chemical 'Chloro methyl pyrisine', AIIMS said, was a general eye and respiratory irritant and may cause irritation, redness and watering of eyes along with respiratory symptoms like sneezing, coughing or difficulty in breathing.
Meanwhile, a five-member team led by Y K Gupta, HoD of pharmacology at AIIMS, visited the school and the depot, and interacted with the hospitals where the affected have been admitted.
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