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 (MPC). In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Jeanne Wunderer.
Back to School Poison Safety for All Ages
Tips and advice to help your family have a safe, healthy, and happy start to the new school year.
Making the Right Call
Knowing who to call is the critical first step in helping someone in need of assistance. This post will give you tips to help you make the right call.
Meet Our Experts: Lyn
One of the goals of the eAntidote is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center. In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Lyn Goodrich.
Take Steps to Make Your Home Poison-Safe
June is National Healthy Homes Month. Learn what you can do to help protect your family against some common household hazards.
Electronic Cigarettes and Nicotine
Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes) are popular among adults and teens alike. Learn how to protect your children and teens from the dangers that these products pose.
Meet Our Experts: Kevin
One of the goals of the eAntidote is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center. In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Kevin Simmons.
Don’t Always Trust What You Read on the Internet
The best way to find out what to do if you think a poisoning or overdose has happened, only takes 10 key strokes. Dial 800-222-1222. You will speak directly with a poison expert.
Top 3 Poisons of 2017: Young Children
Young children made up 40% of calls to the Maryland Poison Center in 2017. Learn more about the top three substances that had their parents and caregivers rushing to the phones.
Meet Our Experts: Elizabeth
One of the goals of the eAntidote is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phone at the Maryland Poison Center. In addition to being nurses and pharmacists, they are parents, grandparents, artists, athletes, sports fans,