Spring and summer are times when many people explore the outdoors and tend to their gardens. While these activities can be fun and rewarding, they can also come with hidden risks.
Poison Prevention Press Archive
Home Remedies People Use for Poisonings (But Shouldn’t!)
In this blog, we’ll explore common home remedies we hear about. We’ll explain why you shouldn’t use them, and suggest what to do instead.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are concentrated liquids extracted from plants. They are commonly are found in flavorings, air fresheners, soaps, perfumes, cleaning products, and used in diffusers for aromatherapy.
Travel Tips for Poison Safety
Travel plans bring excitement and change, but they can also bring new risks. New places, different routines, and common traveling mistakes can all increase the risk of poisonings.
Nicotine Pouches
From college campuses to coffee breaks, nicotine pouches are quickly becoming a trend everyone’s talking about.
Mushroom Edible Products
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.
What You Should Know About Sunscreen
Sunscreen helps prevent sunburn and premature skin aging, and it reduces the risk of skin cancer by blocking or absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays.
Spring Cleaning
Let’s spring into cleaning safely—because sparkling countertops are great, but accidental poisonings are not!
Poison Help for Older Adults
Older adults do not need the services of the Maryland Poison Center, right? Wrong!
A Wrapped Gift – Holiday Poison Safety
As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season!