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    Travel Tips for Poison Safety

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    Winter Poison Safety

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24 November 2025

Meet Our Experts: Robert

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Robert P.

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: Robert P.

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18 November 2025

Travel Tips for Poison Safety

Caroline Rodriguez Food Safety, Holiday Safety, Medicine Safety, Poison Safety, Safe Storage, Traveling Leave a Comment
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Travel plans bring excitement and change, but they can also bring new risks. Poisonings can happen anywhere – even in hotels, rental homes, or while visiting family. New places, different routines, and common traveling mistakes can all increase the risk

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29 October 2025

Glow Sticks

Caroline Rodriguez Children, Glow Sticks, Halloween Safety Leave a Comment
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Glow sticks are a fun way to light up parties, concerts, and other events. If a glow stick breaks open, the liquid inside can cause irritation to the skin, mouth, and eyes.

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08 October 2025

Meet Our Experts: Sara

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Sara Morgan

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: Sara Morgan.

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26 September 2025

Nicotine Pouches

Emily Nicotine, Nicotine Pouches, Nicotine Toxicity Leave a Comment
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From college campuses to coffee breaks, nicotine pouches are quickly becoming a trend everyone’s talking about.

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28 August 2025

Meet Our Experts: Danielle

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Danielle Yu

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: Danielle Yu.

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04 August 2025

Mushroom Edible Products

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Mushroom edible products are gaining popularity for their “natural” appeal and health claims. Hidden within this trend are serious risks that consumers need to understand before taking a bite or sip.

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22 July 2025

Meet Our Experts: Regan

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Regan Cavaliere

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: Regan Cavaliere.

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30 June 2025

What You Should Know About Sunscreen

Emily Summer, Sunscreen Leave a Comment
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Sunscreen helps prevent sunburn and premature skin aging, and it reduces the risk of skin cancer by blocking or absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays.

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29 May 2025

St. John’s Wort

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St. John’s Wort is an herbal supplement made from the yellow flowers and leaves of the shrub Hypericum perforatum. It is widely used to relieve symptoms from depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, menopause, and more.

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