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15 November 2018

Traveling with Medicine

  • Emily
  • Holiday Safety, Medicine Safety, Traveling
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The holiday season means traveling for many of us. No matter your destination, if you take medicine, it is important that you travel with it safely. The MPC offers a few tips for traveling with medicine.

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07 November 2018

Let’s Talk Turkey: Food Safety 101

  • Emily
  • Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety
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Golden brown baked turkey sitting on a platter.

‘Tis the season for sharing special holiday meals with family and friends. Unfortunately, it is also the season for spreading germs and bacteria. Learn how to prevent food poisoning caused by some bacteria by following these food safety tips.

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16 August 2018

Back to School Poison Safety for All Ages

  • Emily
  • Back to School, Children, Parents, Poison Safety, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults
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Tips and advice to help your family have a safe, healthy, and happy start to the new school year.

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21 December 2017

‘Tis the season to be poisoned

  • wpennington
  • Holiday Safety
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Snowflaxes on blue background with text reading "'Tis the season to be poisoned...a holiday poem"

The holiday poem ‘Tis the Season to be Poisoned is back by popular demand!  But, don’t let the humor distract you from its warning! There are plenty of ways to get in to trouble this season. Luckily poison experts are always

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12 December 2017

4 tips to protect your family this holiday season

  • Angel
  • Children, Holiday Safety, Medicine Safety, Parents
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The holidays should be a time of joy and family get-togethers.  Don’t let a mishap with holiday items, medicine or food spoil the festivities.  Here are some tips to keep everything merry and bright. Use Caution When Decorating. Holiday décor

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19 October 2017

Your Halloween candy wasn’t poisoned

  • wpennington
  • Halloween, Holiday Safety, Seasonal
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Parent Taking Children Trick Or Treating At Halloween

It’s almost time for every poison center’s favorite holiday: Halloween! From skeletons to bubbling witches brew, poisons are a featured part of many haunted celebrations. Fortunately that’s just fun and games. Here’s some information to ensure you have a non-toxic

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