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24 November 2025

Meet Our Experts: Robert

Guest Staff Pharmacist, Specialist in Poison Information Leave a Comment
Robert P.

One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Robert P.

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18 November 2025

Travel Tips for Poison Safety

Caroline Rodriguez Food Safety, Holiday Safety, Medicine Safety, Poison Safety, Safe Storage, Traveling Leave a Comment
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Travel plans bring excitement and change, but they can also bring new risks. Poisonings can happen anywhere – even in hotels, rental homes, or while visiting family. New places, different routines, and common traveling mistakes can all increase the risk

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14 January 2021

Carbon Monoxide

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Home Leave a Comment
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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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30 January 2019

Winter Poison Safety

Emily Antifreeze, Carbon Monoxide, Cold and Flu, Medicine Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
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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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