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26 April 2018

Don’t Always Trust What You Read on the Internet

  • Angel
  • Parents, Poison Expert, Poison Safety, Specialist in Poison Information
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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.

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20 February 2018

Poison Myths Busted: Swallowed Something? Throw It Up!

  • Angel
  • Poison Exposures, Poison Myths, Poison Safety, Syrup of Ipecac
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Bottle of Ipecac Syrup with a red X in a circle over top of it

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.

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