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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.

16 March 2021

Mr. Yuk’s 50th Birthday

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An image containing Mr. Yuk with a birthday hat on and text saying "Happy 50th Birthday"

Mr. Yuk celebrates his 50th birthday in 2021! The familiar green face was created at the Pittsburgh Poison Center in 1971. Dr. Richard Moriarty, the founder of the Pittsburgh Poison Center, wanted to create a symbol that could help prevent poisonings in children.

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25 February 2021

National Poison Prevention Week 2021

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National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) has been observed in the United States since 1962. It began on February 7, 1962, when President John F. Kennedy responded to a request from Congress and proclaimed the third full week of March every year as National Poison Prevention Week.

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12 February 2021

Poison Centers are for Everyone

Emily Adults, Children, Older Adults, Over-the Counter, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Multi-generational family in living room smiling

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

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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

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Word wall/cloud with characteristics of CO, sources of CO, and symptoms of CO poisoning

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 Holiday Safety, Plants, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
A top view of a holiday spread including a red poinsettia, pinecones, holly leaves and berries, apples, and beads.

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 Adults, Medicine, Medicine Safety, Older Adults, Over-the Counter Leave a Comment
Medical still life on a blue studio background. Top view. Flat lay. Items include a clock, notepad, pill pack, and nasal spray.

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 Children, Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Nicotine, Parents, Personal Care Products, Plants, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens 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

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Background image of lithium batteries of various sizes

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 Home, Medicine, Medicine Disposal, Medicine Safety 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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