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12 February 2021

Poison Centers are for Everyone

Emily Adults, Children, Medicine Safety, Older Adults, OTC, Teens, Tweens Leave a Comment
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A common myth we hear is that poison centers are just for little kids. But, that couldn’t be further from the truth — poison centers are for everyone!

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02 July 2019

Summertime Poisons

Emily Adults, Bites, Bug Spray, Children, Food Poisoning, Glow Sticks, Lamp Oil, Lighter Fluid, Mushrooms, Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety, Snakes, Spiders, Stings, Sunscreen, Tiki Torch Fuel Leave a Comment
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Each season comes with different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep sunscreen and other summertime poisons in mind.

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16 May 2019

Top 3 Poisons of 2018: Adults and Older Adults

Emily Adults, Older Adults, OTC, Over-the Counter, Pain Relievers, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety, Prescription Medications, Substance Abuse Leave a Comment
Diverse group of adults and older adults walk together across an open field.

We’ll be taking a look at some of the most common substances we receive calls about over the next few months. This month, let’s take a closer look at the top three poisons seen among adults and older adults.

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27 September 2018

Common Substances that Keep the Calls Coming

Emily Adults, Children, Household Cleaners, OTC, Pain Relievers, Personal Care Products, Pre-Teens, Prescription Medications, Seniors, Teens Leave a Comment
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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, Children, Medicine, Medicine Safety, OTC, Over-the Counter, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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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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Recent Posts

  • Multi-generational family in living room smiling
    Poison Centers are for Everyone February 12, 2021
  • A child independently tries to open a plastic bottle of medicine, close-up. Child-resistant, childproof or CR packaging. Push&Turn Cap. Child safety concept
    Child-Resistant Packaging January 28, 2021
  • Word wall/cloud with characteristics of CO, sources of CO, and symptoms of CO poisoning
    Carbon Monoxide January 14, 2021
  • A top view of a holiday spread including a red poinsettia, pinecones, holly leaves and berries, apples, and beads.
    Holiday Plants December 10, 2020
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