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Emily

Emily is responsible for public education and communications at the MPC. This includes going out in the community, and curating the content on MPC’s social media pages, including, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and this blog! Emily loves working with people of all ages, and as a Maryland native, wants to reach out to all Marylanders with our poison safety messages.

17 June 2020

Maryland Critters that Bite and Sting

Emily Bees, Black Widow, Copperhead, Hornets, Jellyfish, Rattlesnake, Snake, Snake Bite, Spider, Ticks, Wasps Leave a Comment
A collage with a copperhead snake, black widow spider, and an Atlantic sea nettle jellyfish

Although most critters in Maryland are beneficial to the ecosystem, some can bite or sting humans, potentially causing an injury.

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27 May 2020

What’s in Your House? Laundry Room and Garage Edition

Emily Antifreeze, Bleach, Carbon Monoxide, Fertilizer, Gasoline, Insecticides, Kerosene, Laundry Detergent, Laundry Pods, Paint Remover, Paint Thinner, Weed Killers, Windshield Washer Fluid Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the fifth and final edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your laundry room and garage, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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07 May 2020

First-time Parent’s Guide to Poison Proofing Your Home

Emily Baby, Baby Proof, Child Resistant Caps, Crawling, New Parent Leave a Comment
Afro-American baby girl is looking forward with interest while crawling on wooden floor at home

As a new parent, it’s exciting each time your baby reaches a new milestone. As soon as a baby starts to scoot, crawl, cruise, or walk, it’s time to baby proof.

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27 April 2020

What’s in Your House? Bedroom Edition

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Cosmetics, Jewelry Cleaner, Makeup, Medicine, Perfume, Vitamins Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the fourth edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your bedroom, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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09 April 2020

Poison Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Emily Chloroquine, Cleaning Products, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hand Sanitizer, Hydroxychloroquine Leave a Comment
Collage with a multi-generational family, cleaning products, hand sanitizer, and white pills.

Poisonings are more likely to happen when people find themselves in a different routine or environment, or they are struggling to find activities to keep them occupied. To make sure your home is poison-safe for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic, follow these tips.

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27 March 2020

Hand Sanitizer Safety

Emily Alcohol, Children, Ethanol, Hand Sanitizer, Poison Exposures, Teens Leave a Comment
Hand getting a pump of hand sanitizer from bottle

While hand sanitizer can be harmful if swallowed, it is safe and effective when used in the correct amount and correct way.

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17 March 2020

Don’t Search…Just Call!

Emily Internet, National Poison Prevention Week, Search Engines, Smart Speaker, Technology Leave a Comment
A collage with the left side showing a person typing on a laptop with a pill container sitting next to it. The right side is showing a person holding a cellphone up to their ear.

The best advice to follow if you think a poisoning or overdose has happened: don’t search the internet, just call the poison center. You can get accurate information in seconds by pressing 10 buttons: 800-222-1222.

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24 February 2020

What’s in Your House? Bathroom Edition

Emily Cleaners, Cream, Hair Product, Lotion, Medicine, Mouthwash, Nail Care, Rubbing Alcohol, Soap, Toothpaste, Vitamins Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the third edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your bathroom, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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11 February 2020

What’s in Your House? Family Room Edition

Emily Alcohol, Batteries, Carbon Monoxide, Cigarettes, Plants Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the second edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your family room, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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29 January 2020

What’s in Your House? Kitchen Edition

Emily Alcohol, Cleaning Supplies, Dishwasher Detergent, Drain Opener, Medicine, Oven Cleaner, Spoiled Food, Vitamins Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the first edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your kitchen, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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