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27 August 2020

Meet Our Experts: Nick

Guest Staff Pharmacist, Pharmacy School, Poison Expert, Poison Safety Leave a Comment
Dr. Nick Husak

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. Read this Q&A to get to know our toxicology fellow: Nick Husak.

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20 August 2020

Stop, Ask First!

Emily Candy, Children, Medicine, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
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Children under the age of six accounted for 36% of cases at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) in 2019. One common reason for unintentional exposures in children is that they are not able to tell the difference between products that look alike. Teach young children to “Stop, Ask First” before touching, tasting, or smelling something.

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28 July 2020

Mixing Medicines with Alcohol

Guest Staff Acetaminophen, Alcohol, Antibiotics, Antidepressants, Anxiety Medicine, Blood Pressure Medicine, Diabetes Medicine, Muscle Relaxers, Opioid Pain Medicine, Sleep Medicine Leave a Comment
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“My doctor just gave me a new medicine to take; can I drink alcohol with it?” This is how many conversations begin at the Maryland Poison Center. The answer to the question can vary depending on the medicine.

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15 July 2020

Insect Repellents

Emily Bug Spray, DEET, Insect Repellent, Permethrin, Picaridin Leave a Comment
Dad spraying insect repellent on child's leg skin outdoors

Summer is in full force! Whether you’re going camping in the woods or just playing at the neighborhood park, you’ll likely find yourself applying sunscreen and bug spray before heading out. Let’s explore how to safely use insect repellents to better protect our loved ones when outdoors.

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26 June 2020

Meet Our Experts: Heather S.

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Heather Sellman

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. Read this Q&A to get to know one specialist: Heather Sellman.

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17 June 2020

Maryland Critters that Bite and Sting

Emily Bees, Black Widow, Copperhead, Hornets, Jellyfish, Rattlesnake, Snake, Snake Bite, Spider, Ticks, Wasps Leave a Comment
A collage with a copperhead snake, black widow spider, and an Atlantic sea nettle jellyfish

Although most critters in Maryland are beneficial to the ecosystem, some can bite or sting humans, potentially causing an injury.

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27 May 2020

What’s in Your House? Laundry Room and Garage Edition

Emily Antifreeze, Bleach, Carbon Monoxide, Fertilizer, Gasoline, Insecticides, Kerosene, Laundry Detergent, Laundry Pods, Paint Remover, Paint Thinner, Weed Killers, Windshield Washer Fluid Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the fifth and final edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your laundry room and garage, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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07 May 2020

First-time Parent’s Guide to Poison Proofing Your Home

Emily Baby, Baby Proof, Child Resistant Caps, Crawling, New Parent Leave a Comment
Afro-American baby girl is looking forward with interest while crawling on wooden floor at home

As a new parent, it’s exciting each time your baby reaches a new milestone. As soon as a baby starts to scoot, crawl, cruise, or walk, it’s time to baby proof.

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27 April 2020

What’s in Your House? Bedroom Edition

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Cosmetics, Jewelry Cleaner, Makeup, Medicine, Perfume, Vitamins Leave a Comment
A blog series showing rooms of a house with different products highlighted in each.

Welcome to the fourth edition of our home safety series. More than 90% of poisonings happen in the home. Keep an eye out for these potential poisons in your bedroom, and make sure you use and store them safely.

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09 April 2020

Poison Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Emily Chloroquine, Cleaning Products, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hand Sanitizer, Hydroxychloroquine Leave a Comment
Collage with a multi-generational family, cleaning products, hand sanitizer, and white pills.

Poisonings are more likely to happen when people find themselves in a different routine or environment, or they are struggling to find activities to keep them occupied. To make sure your home is poison-safe for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic, follow these tips.

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