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28 July 2020

Mixing Medicines with Alcohol

Guest Staff Adults, Alcohol, Medicine, Medicine Safety, Older Adults Leave a Comment
A group of hands holding alcoholic drinks for a cheers

“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 Insect Repellents, Poison Exposures, Seasonal 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.

Guest Staff Pharmacist, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information Leave a Comment
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 Bites and Stings, Poison Exposures, Seasonal 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, Carbon Monoxide, Cleaning Products, Home, Laundry Pods 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 child-resistant packaging, Children, Home, Parent, Safe Storage 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, Home, Medicine, Personal Care Products 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 Cleaning Products, COVID-19, Hand Sanitizer, Medicine, Poison Exposures 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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27 March 2020

Hand Sanitizer Safety

Emily Adults, Alcohol, Children, Hand Sanitizer, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Hand getting a pump of hand sanitizer from bottle

While hand sanitizer can be harmful if swallowed, it is safe and effective when used in the correct amount and correct way.

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17 March 2020

Don’t Search…Just Call!

Emily Poison Expert, Poison Exposures, Specialist in Poison Information Leave a Comment
A collage with the left side showing a person typing on a laptop with a pill container sitting next to it. The right side is showing a person holding a cellphone up to their ear.

The best advice to follow if you think a poisoning or overdose has happened: don’t search the internet, just call the poison center. You can get accurate information in seconds by pressing 10 buttons: 800-222-1222.

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