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.
Poison Safety Archive
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.
Top 10 Reasons Older Adults Should Call the Poison Center
Adults ages 59 years and older accounted for 9.8% of all cases at the Maryland Poison Center in 2018. Over the past three years, this number has continued to grow. Here, we explore the top 10 reasons older adults should call the poison center.
Back to School Poison Safety for All Ages
Tips and advice to help your family have a safe, healthy, and happy start to the new school year.
Making the Right Call
Knowing who to call is the critical first step in helping someone in need of assistance. This post will give you tips to help you make the right call.
Take Steps to Make Your Home Poison-Safe
June is National Healthy Homes Month. Learn what you can do to help protect your family against some common household hazards.
Don’t Always Trust What You Read on the Internet
The best way to find out what to do if you think a poisoning or overdose has happened, only takes 10 key strokes. Dial 800-222-1222. You will speak directly with a poison expert.
Poison Myths Busted: Swallowed Something? Throw It Up!
There’s a saying that what goes up, must come down. When it comes to poisons, many people think that what goes down must come up. But that is not true! Learn how forcing someone to throw up can actually be more dangerous than leaving a substance in the stomach.