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17 November 2020

Will Kids Really Eat That?

Emily Art Supplies, Cat Litter, Cigarettes, Cosmetics, E-Cigarette, Nicotine, Personal Care Products, Pet Food, Plants, Poop Leave a Comment
Humorous photo of cute cheerful child girl showing her hands and face painted in bright colors.

Children learn about their environment by exploring. They look, touch, and taste. Sometimes, the things they taste are a real head scratcher, but are they actually harmful?

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13 August 2019

Understanding Safe Storage

Angel cabinet latches, child-resistant packaging, Personal Care Products, pesticides, Plants, Poison Prevention Week, toys, up away and out of sight Leave a Comment
Collage with a bathroom, cabinet latch, outdoor shed, and garage

Safe storage is one of the best ways to help prevent poisonings and overdoses. This seemingly simple idea includes many layers. Let’s explore these layers to help ensure your home is poison safe for your family, visitors, and pets.

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17 April 2019

Top 3 Poisons of 2018: Children

Emily Children, Cosmetics, Foreign Bodies, Medicine Safety, Pain Relievers, Personal Care Products, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Diverse group of children laying on the grass, facing the camera.

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 children ages 0-19 years.

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18 December 2018

Alcohol: Is It Hiding in Your Home?

Emily Alcohol, Cooking Extracts, Hand Sanitizer, Medicine, Personal Care Products Leave a Comment
Four photo collage featuring liquid medication, essential oil, hand sanitizer, and mouthwash.

Think about how many places in your home where alcohol can be found. The obvious place is the liquor cabinet. But, what about the less obvious places? Read more to learn about the hidden sources of alcohol in our homes.

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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
Collage of images featuring small coins, toothpaste, household cleaners, and over-the-counter pain relievers.

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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10 April 2018

Top 3 Poisons of 2017: Young Children

Angel Children, Household Cleaners, Pain Relievers, Parenting, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
Household cleaner with fruit pictured on label.

Young children made up 40% of calls to the Maryland Poison Center in 2017. Learn more about the top three substances that had their parents and caregivers rushing to the phones.

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