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29 June 2026

Meet Our Experts: Jennifer

  • Caroline Rodriguez
  • About Us, Nurse, Specialist in Poison Information
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A Maryland Poison Center poison specialist sitting at her desk.

One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Jennifer Boniface.

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16 June 2026

Garden and Outdoor Safety

  • Caroline Rodriguez
  • Garden, Garden Work, Poison Safety
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Someone planting a group of flowers in soil wearing gloves and holding a small shovel.

Spring and summer are times when many people explore the outdoors and tend to their gardens. While these activities can be fun and rewarding, they can also come with hidden risks.

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18 July 2024

Be Safe while Making a Splash this Summer

  • Guest Staff
  • Pool Products, Seasonal, Swimming Pools
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Swimming pool service and equipment with chemical cleaning products and tools on wood table and pool background. Horizontal composition. Front view

Any pool owner will tell you that getting the pool ready for use, maintaining it, and closing it up for the off-season is no small task. It often requires multiple types of chemicals to keep the water clean, clear, and balanced.

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02 July 2019

Summertime Poisons

  • Emily
  • Bites and Stings, Food Poisoning, Insect Repellent, Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety, Seasonal
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Each season comes with different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep sunscreen and other summertime poisons in mind.

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