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17 May 2022

Herbicides

Emily Herbicides, Home, Poison Safety, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
Person spraying weeds in lawn with herbicides

Herbicides, also known as weed killers, are a common household product. The spring season brings warmer weather and a chance to spend more time outside. You may also notice more weeds growing in your lawn or garden. Learn more about herbicides.

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28 April 2022

Car Care Product Dangers

Guest Staff Antifreeze, Car Products, Garage, Home, Poison Exposures, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
A person pouring motor oil into a car

Most people have car care products stored in their garage. Not only do we need to keep ourselves safe when using them, but also keep kids safe whenever they visit your garage.

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14 April 2022

What You Should Know About Rabies

Guest Staff Mammals, Rabies Leave a Comment
Gloved hand holding a syringe of a rabies vaccine

Coming into contact with wildlife in Maryland can be exciting but sometimes dangerous. Any mammal can carry rabies and pass it to humans.

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30 November 2021

What You Should Know About Camphor

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A collage of three photos- container of cold rub, woman pointing to cold sore on lip, and a man holding the back of his neck

Camphor is a chemical used in a variety of medicines and household products around the world. It is commonly used in creams for its cooling sensation and to provide relief for coughs, itching, cold sores, or sore muscles.

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26 October 2021

The Secrets of Succulents

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A collage of 4 photos of spurge succulents including the canary island spurge, pencil cactus, cathedral cactus, and malayan spurge tree

Many people enjoy gardening. It’s a fun hobby with endless options of plants to choose from! Succulents are popular garden additions. They are valued for their hardiness, meaning they thrive in different temperatures, levels of light, and time between watering.

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15 September 2021

What Tweens and Teens Should Know About the Poison Center

Emily Medicine Safety, Parents, Poison Safety, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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People often think that poison centers are only for little kids, but that’s not true. Poison centers are for everyone, including tweens and teens. It’s important that tweens and teens are familiar with safety tips and tools to keep themselves safe.

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26 August 2021

Common Inhalation Exposures

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Cleaning Products, Medicine, Poison Exposures, Safe Storage, Swimming Pools Leave a Comment
person in a gray shirt holding their chest and stomach with their hands. There is a white outline of the lungs with a red glow behind it.

At the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), we talk a lot about poisons that are swallowed. But did you know we manage other types of poison exposures, too? Let’s look at other ways a person can be exposed to a poison, such as inhalation exposures.

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11 August 2021

Pet Poison Safety

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Group of pets: dog, cat, bird, rabbit

If your child eats dish soap or a piece of a plant, who would you call? Hopefully your local poison center came to mind. But what happens if your furry family member eats something they shouldn’t? There are two animal poison centers- ASPCA Animal Poison Control and Pet Poison Helpline.

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29 July 2021

What You Should Know About Delta-8-THC

Emily Cannabis, Delta-8, Safe Storage, THC Leave a Comment
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Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), also known as delta-8, is becoming an increasingly popular product. Let’s dive deeper into what you need to know about delta-8 to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

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28 May 2021

Common Skin Exposures

Emily Cleaning Products, Medicine, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment

At the Maryland Poison Center, we talk a lot about poisons that are swallowed. But, did you know we manage other types of poison exposures, too? Let’s look at other ways a person can be exposed to a poison, such as skin exposures.

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