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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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23 October 2018

Meet Our Experts: Bruce

  • Guest Staff
  • Pharmacist, Poison Expert
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Bruce D. Anderson, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT

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), as well as our staff members. In this post, you’ll get to know our executive director: Bruce Anderson.

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15 October 2018

Meet Our Experts: Mike

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  • Pharmacist, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information
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Mike Joines

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: Mike Joines.

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04 October 2018

Meet Our Experts: Josh

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  • Pharmacist, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information
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Josh Dennis

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: Josh Dennis.

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27 September 2018

Common Substances that Keep the Calls Coming

  • Emily
  • Adults, Children, Cleaning Products, Medicine, Older Adults, Over-the Counter, Personal Care Products, Pre-Teens, Teens
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Collage of images featuring small coins, toothpaste, household cleaners, and over-the-counter pain relievers.

In 2017, the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) responded to roughly 32,000 calls about exposures in people. Learn about the top three exposures for every age group based on the calls we received.

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20 September 2018

OTC Medicine Safety for All Ages

  • Emily
  • Adults, child-resistant packaging, Children, Medicine, Medicine Safety, Over-the Counter, Pre-Teens, Teens
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Blurred image of a pharmacy counter with shelves full of over-the-counter medications.

Some people think OTC medicines are safer than prescription medicines. But, all medicines can be harmful if not used correctly. Follow these tips to make sure your family uses OTC medicines safely.

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29 August 2018

Meet Our Experts: Jeanne

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  • Pharmacist, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information
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Jeanne Wunderer

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.

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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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Young child walks down gravel path with red backpack.

Tips and advice to help your family have a safe, healthy, and happy start to the new school year.

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11 July 2018

Making the Right Call

  • Angel
  • Poison Exposures, Poison Safety
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Smartphone shown displaying the time.

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.

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29 June 2018

Meet Our Experts: Lyn

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  • Nurse, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information
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Lyn Goodrich

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.

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