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Poison Safety Archive

02 July 2019

Summertime Poisons

Emily Bites and Stings, Food Poisoning, Insect Repellent, Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Happy family camping and cooking barbecue outside

Each season comes with different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep sunscreen and other summertime poisons in mind.

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31 May 2019

Poisonous Plants

Emily Plants Leave a Comment
Inside of a greenhouse, with green plants lining each side of an aisle.

April showers bring May flowers, but some of those flowers and plants can be poisonous. Let’s take a look at the plants that specialists at the Maryland Poison Center received the most calls about last year.

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16 May 2019

Top 3 Poisons of 2018: Adults and Older Adults

Emily Adults, Medicine, Older Adults, Over-the Counter, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety Leave a Comment
Diverse group of adults and older adults walk together across an open field.

We’ll be taking a look at some of the most common substances we receive calls about over the next few months. This month, let’s take a closer look at the top three poisons seen among adults and older adults.

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17 April 2019

Top 3 Poisons of 2018: Children

Emily Children, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Diverse group of children laying on the grass, facing the camera.

We’ll be taking a look at some of the most common substances we receive calls about over the next few months. This month, let’s take a closer look at the top three poisons seen among children ages 0-19 years.

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27 March 2019

Top 10 Reasons Older Adults Should Call the Poison Center

Emily Grandparents, Medicine Safety, Older Adults, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety Leave a Comment
Collage of images featuring older adults engaged in activities that might lead to a call to the poison center.

Adults ages 59 years and older accounted for 9.8% of all cases at the Maryland Poison Center in 2018. Over the past three years, this number has continued to grow. Here, we explore the top 10 reasons older adults should call the poison center.

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20 March 2019

Poison Myths Busted: Are Herbal, Natural, and Organic Products Non-Toxic?

Guest Staff Essential Oils, Herbal Remedies, Natural Remedies, Organic, Poison Myths, Supplements Leave a Comment
Mortar and pestle set surrounded by basil leaves and oil.

“It’s natural, so it must be safe and good for you.” Talk about a sentence that makes almost every health care provider cringe. In this post, we will thoroughly bust the myth that all herbal, natural, or organic remedies, personal care products, and cleaning products are safe and non-toxic.

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19 February 2019

Poison Myths Busted: Will Children Eat Things that Taste Bad?

Emily Children, E-cigarettes, Hand Sanitizer, Laundry Pods, Medicine, Nicotine, Personal Care Products, Poison Myths Leave a Comment
Black and white photo of a small toddler with lotion spread across his face.

Sometimes, parents of young children will tell our poison specialists, “I don’t think he/she ate that much because it tastes bad!” But, is this true? Let’s dive deeper to thoroughly bust the myth that children won’t eat things that taste bad…or will they?

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30 January 2019

Winter Poison Safety

Emily Antifreeze, Carbon Monoxide, Cold and Flu, Medicine Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
SUV driving down snow-covered road.

Each season brings different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep carbon monoxide alarms and proper storage of winter’s hazardous materials in mind.

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18 December 2018

Alcohol: Is It Hiding in Your Home?

Emily Alcohol, Hand Sanitizer, Medicine, Personal Care Products Leave a Comment
Four photo collage featuring liquid medication, essential oil, hand sanitizer, and mouthwash.

Think about how many places in your home where alcohol can be found. The obvious place is the liquor cabinet. But, what about the less obvious places? Read more to learn about the hidden sources of alcohol in our homes.

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06 December 2018

Toy Safety for Your Tiny Tots

Emily Button Batteries, Children, Lead, Magnets, Parents, Toy Safety Leave a Comment
Women perusing toy shelf at store with one toy already in hand.

Buying a present for a child this year? Chances are that at least one item on their list will be a toy. As you begin to shop for the holiday season, be aware that there could be hidden dangers for children in some of these gifts.

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