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Poison Exposures Archive

28 April 2022

Car Care Product Dangers

Guest Staff Antifreeze, Car Products, Garage, Home, Poison Exposures, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
A person pouring motor oil into a car

Most people have car care products stored in their garage. Not only do we need to keep ourselves safe when using them, but also keep kids safe whenever they visit your garage.

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20 January 2022

Maryland Poison Center’s 50 Years of Expert Care

Emily About Us, Poison Expert, Poison Exposures, Specialist in Poison Information Leave a Comment
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The Maryland Poison Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. Learn more about us, our history, and how to get involved with the MPC.

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16 December 2021

12 Days of Poison Hazards

Guest Staff Holiday Safety, Home, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
A collage of images of the 12 poison hazards listed in the blog

Poisonings don’t take a break for the holidays! Learn about these 12 days of poison hazards to keep you and your family safe.

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26 August 2021

Common Inhalation Exposures

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Cleaning Products, Medicine, Poison Exposures, Safe Storage, Swimming Pools Leave a Comment
person in a gray shirt holding their chest and stomach with their hands. There is a white outline of the lungs with a red glow behind it.

At the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), we talk a lot about poisons that are swallowed. But did you know we manage other types of poison exposures, too? Let’s look at other ways a person can be exposed to a poison, such as inhalation exposures.

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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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28 May 2021

Common Skin Exposures

Emily Cleaning Products, Medicine, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment

At the Maryland Poison Center, we talk a lot about poisons that are swallowed. But, did you know we manage other types of poison exposures, too? Let’s look at other ways a person can be exposed to a poison, such as skin exposures.

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29 April 2021

Common Eye Exposures

Emily Cleaning Products, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
A collage with a person's eye on top, a tube of superglue on the bottom left and a sprayer on the bottom right.

At the Maryland Poison Center, we talk a lot about poisons that are swallowed. But, did you know we manage other types of poison exposures, too? Let’s look at other ways a person can be exposed to a poison, such as eye exposures.

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12 February 2021

Poison Centers are for Everyone

Emily Adults, Children, Older Adults, Over-the Counter, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens 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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10 December 2020

Holiday Plants

Emily Holiday Safety, Plants, Poison Exposures Leave a Comment
A top view of a holiday spread including a red poinsettia, pinecones, holly leaves and berries, apples, and beads.

As you begin to deck the halls this holiday season, you may find yourself reaching for a plant or two to help spruce up your space. Let’s look at some of the most common plants that pop up around the holiday season and whether they are safe decorating choices.

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17 November 2020

Will Kids Really Eat That?

Emily Children, Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Nicotine, Parents, Personal Care Products, Plants, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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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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