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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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20 September 2018

OTC Medicine Safety for All Ages

Emily Adults, Children, Medicine, Medicine Safety, OTC, Over-the Counter, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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Some people think OTC medicines are safer than prescription medicines. But, all medicines can be harmful if not used correctly. Follow these tips to make sure your family uses OTC medicines safely.

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16 August 2018

Back to School Poison Safety for All Ages

Emily Back to School, Children, Parenting, Poison Safety, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults Leave a Comment
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Tips and advice to help your family have a safe, healthy, and happy start to the new school year.

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17 January 2018

The laundry pod challenge: why are teens doing it?

Whitney Internet Challenges, Laundry Pod Challenge, Laundry Pods, Pods, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment

Poison centers in the US started receiving calls about exposures to single load laundry packets, more commonly known as laundry pods,  in 2012. These exposures were most common in kids 5 and under. Since 2015, the number of exposures reported

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10 October 2017

5 substances misused by pre-teens and teens

Angel Parenting, Pre-Teens, Substance Abuse, Teens Leave a Comment

Parents, do you feel like you are always one-step behind your kids when it comes to their knowledge of the world they live in?  If so, you’re not alone! Evidence shows children whose parents talk to them about substance abuse

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19 September 2017

What your babysitter needs to know about the poison center

Whitney Babysitter, Grandparents, Teens Leave a Comment

Trusting someone else to watch your child can be difficult. Know that the Maryland Poison Center has your back. Poisonings are most common in kids, and most of the time they happen at home. So before you go out for

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