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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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29 March 2021

Spring Poison Safety

Emily Cleaning Products, Plants, Seasonal, Swimming Pools Leave a Comment
Planting spring flowers in the garden

Each season comes with different poison safety risks that we must keep in mind. During the spring season, life gets busy with the return of warm weather, kick-off of sports seasons, and spring break vacations. These tips will help you stay poison safe this spring.

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28 September 2020

Fall Poison Safety

Emily Carbon Monoxide, Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety, Plants, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Multi-generation family walking in autumn park

Each season comes with different poison hazards that we need to keep in mind. Although we are still coping with COVID-19, poisonings continue to happen. Below, we share some tips to help you stay poison safe during the fall season.

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15 July 2020

Insect Repellents

Emily Insect Repellents, Poison Exposures, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Dad spraying insect repellent on child's leg skin outdoors

Summer is in full force! Whether you’re going camping in the woods or just playing at the neighborhood park, you’ll likely find yourself applying sunscreen and bug spray before heading out. Let’s explore how to safely use insect repellents to better protect our loved ones when outdoors.

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17 June 2020

Maryland Critters that Bite and Sting

Emily Bites and Stings, Poison Exposures, Seasonal Leave a Comment
A collage with a copperhead snake, black widow spider, and an Atlantic sea nettle jellyfish

Although most critters in Maryland are beneficial to the ecosystem, some can bite or sting humans, potentially causing an injury.

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02 July 2019

Summertime Poisons

Emily Bites and Stings, Food Poisoning, Insect Repellent, Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Happy family camping and cooking barbecue outside

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.

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30 January 2019

Winter Poison Safety

Emily Antifreeze, Carbon Monoxide, Cold and Flu, Medicine Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
SUV driving down snow-covered road.

Each season brings different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep carbon monoxide alarms and proper storage of winter’s hazardous materials in mind.

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19 October 2017

Your Halloween candy wasn’t poisoned

wpennington Halloween, Holiday Safety, Seasonal Leave a Comment
Parent Taking Children Trick Or Treating At Halloween

It’s almost time for every poison center’s favorite holiday: Halloween! From skeletons to bubbling witches brew, poisons are a featured part of many haunted celebrations. Fortunately that’s just fun and games. Here’s some information to ensure you have a non-toxic

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