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Bites and Stings Archive

17 June 2021

Poison Exposures in Children- Summer Edition

Emily Bites and Stings, Children, Parents, Plants, Poison Exposures, Seasonal Leave a Comment

Summertime is finally here! Whether children are staying home or going to camps or on vacations, they will likely spend time exploring their environments.

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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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02 July 2019

Summertime Poisons

Emily Bites and Stings, Food Poisoning, Insect Repellent, Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Happy family camping and cooking barbecue outside

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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