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    Poison Centers are for Everyone

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    Child-Resistant Packaging

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    Carbon Monoxide

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    Holiday Plants

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Poison Centers are for Everyone

Poison Safety
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Child-Resistant Packaging

Poison Safety
12 February 2021

Poison Centers are for Everyone

Emily Adults, Children, Medicine Safety, Older Adults, OTC, Teens, Tweens Leave a Comment
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A common myth we hear is that poison centers are just for little kids. But, that couldn’t be further from the truth — poison centers are for everyone!

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28 January 2021

Child-Resistant Packaging

Emily child-resistant packaging, Household Cleaners, Liquid Nicotine, Medicines, Poison Prevention Packaging Act, Safe Kids, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
A child independently tries to open a plastic bottle of medicine, close-up. Child-resistant, childproof or CR packaging. Push&Turn Cap. Child safety concept

Child-resistant packaging first came into Americans’ lives in 1970. Hundreds of children had been dying each year after getting into household products and medicines. Then the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) was signed into law.

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14 January 2021

Carbon Monoxide

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leave a Comment
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January is the deadliest month for carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings. Although they can happen year-round, CO poisonings occur more often during the winter months, as colder temperatures cause people to use furnaces and other heaters.

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10 December 2020

Holiday Plants

Emily Amaryllis, Anthurium, Christmas Cactus, Christmas Tree, Holiday, Holly, Kalanchoe, Mistletoe, Pinecone, Plants, Poinsettia Leave a Comment
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As you begin to deck the halls this holiday season, you may find yourself reaching for a plant or two to help spruce up your space. Let’s look at some of the most common plants that pop up around the holiday season and whether they are safe decorating choices.

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20 November 2020

The Importance of a Medicine Tracker

Emily Medicine, Medicine Safety, OTC, Pain Relievers, Pharmacist Leave a Comment
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Taking at least one medicine is a routine part of many people’s day. In fact, some people might even take many medicines every day. It is a good idea to keep an up-to-date list of all of the medicines you take.

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17 November 2020

Will Kids Really Eat That?

Emily Art Supplies, Cat Litter, Cigarettes, Cosmetics, E-Cigarette, Nicotine, Personal Care Products, Pet Food, Plants, Poop Leave a Comment
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Children learn about their environment by exploring. They look, touch, and taste. Sometimes, the things they taste are a real head scratcher, but are they actually harmful?

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29 October 2020

What You Should Know About Button Batteries

Emily Button Batteries Leave a Comment
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Button batteries are tiny, but dangerous. They are found in toys, remote controls, hearing aids, watches, musical greeting cards, calculators, and other electronic devices. Many button batteries are smaller than a quarter. Because of their small size, a button battery can be easily swallowed by a child without a parent realizing.

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15 October 2020

Safe Medicine Disposal

Emily FDA Flush List, Medicine Disposal, Medicines, National Take Back Day, Permanent Drop-Off, Prescriptions, Safe Home Disposal Leave a Comment
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Keeping unused or expired medicines in your home is dangerous. If your doctor tells you to stop taking a medicine, promptly dispose of it to help prevent a medicine error.  Make it a habit to regularly dispose of unused and expired medicines.

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28 September 2020

Fall Poison Safety

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Halloween, Jimson Weed, Mushrooms, Pokeberry, Thanksgiving, Turkey Leave a Comment
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Each season comes with different poison hazards that we need to keep in mind. Although we are still coping with COVID-19, poisonings continue to happen. Below, we share some tips to help you stay poison safe during the fall season.

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14 September 2020

Poison Emergency Preparedness

Emily Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Poison Emergency Leave a Comment
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Let’s look at some steps that families can take to make sure they are prepared for a poison emergency. Remember, if the person is not breathing, is unconscious, or having seizures, call 911 right away. If not, call 1-800-222-1222 to talk to a poison specialist who is ready to answer your call.

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    Child-Resistant Packaging January 28, 2021
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  • Multi-generational family in living room smiling
    Poison Centers are for Everyone February 12, 2021
  • A child independently tries to open a plastic bottle of medicine, close-up. Child-resistant, childproof or CR packaging. Push&Turn Cap. Child safety concept
    Child-Resistant Packaging January 28, 2021
  • Word wall/cloud with characteristics of CO, sources of CO, and symptoms of CO poisoning
    Carbon Monoxide January 14, 2021
  • A top view of a holiday spread including a red poinsettia, pinecones, holly leaves and berries, apples, and beads.
    Holiday Plants December 10, 2020
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