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30 January 2019

Winter Poison Safety

Emily Antifreeze, Carbon Monoxide, Cold and Flu, Ice Melt and Rock Salt, Medicine Safety, Winter Leave a Comment
SUV driving down snow-covered road.

Each season brings different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep carbon monoxide alarms and proper storage of winter’s hazardous materials in mind.

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16 January 2019

Tissues and Medicines and Coughs, Oh My!

Emily Cold and Flu, Medicine, Medicine Safety, OTC, Over-the Counter Leave a Comment
Woman sitting on a couch with her feet propped up on an ottoman. Cold medicine bottles appear next to her feet.

Along with the cold winter air comes seemingly never-ending runny noses and coughs. Before opening the medicine cabinet for an over-the-counter remedy, let’s remember a few very important points.

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