Travel plans bring excitement and change, but they can also bring new risks. Poisonings can happen anywhere – even in hotels, rental homes, or while visiting family. New places, different routines, and common traveling mistakes can all increase the risk
Poison Safety Archive
Measuring Medicine Safely
Measuring medicine, also called dosing, can be confusing! Health care providers and pharmacists may use terms such as milligrams (mg), milliliters (mL), micrograms (mcg), grams (g or gm), international units (IU), or other units of measure when talking about medicine.
Little to Large Problem: The Danger of Water Beads
Water beads can cause physical harm and have the potential of causing a severe, and sometimes deadly, small bowel obstruction in children.
What You Should Know About Poison Hemlock
Poison hemlock is a toxic weed that grows in almost every state in the United States. It is found in fields and vacant lots and along roads, fences, and streams. All parts of the plant are toxic due to an alkaloid called coniine.
7 Unforgettable Cases Managed by the Maryland Poison Center
With a combined 210 years of experience managing cases, our poison specialists have heard it all. Whether the case involves life-threatening poisons or those that cause little or no harm, the poison specialists at the MPC are always available to help.
What You Should Know About Herbicides
Herbicides, also known as weed killers, are a common household product. The spring season brings warmer weather and a chance to spend more time outside. You may also notice more weeds growing in your lawn or garden. Learn more about herbicides.
The Truth Behind Poison Myths
There are many myths about poisons and poison centers. We’re here to provide the truth behind these myths.
What Tweens and Teens Should Know About the Poison Center
People often think that poison centers are only for little kids, but that’s not true. Poison centers are for everyone, including tweens and teens. It’s important that tweens and teens are familiar with safety tips and tools to keep themselves safe.
Summertime Poisons
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.
Top 3 Poisons of 2018: Adults and Older Adults
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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