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27 September 2018

Common Substances that Keep the Calls Coming

Emily Adults, Children, Household Cleaners, OTC, Pain Relievers, Personal Care Products, Pre-Teens, Prescription Medications, Seniors, Teens Leave a Comment
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In 2017, the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) responded to roughly 32,000 calls about exposures in people. Learn about the top three exposures for every age group based on the calls we received.

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10 April 2018

Top 3 Poisons of 2017: Young Children

Angel Children, Household Cleaners, Pain Relievers, Parenting, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
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Young children made up 40% of calls to the Maryland Poison Center in 2017. Learn more about the top three substances that had their parents and caregivers rushing to the phones.

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