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15 September 2021

What Tweens and Teens Should Know About the Poison Center

Emily Medicine Safety, Parents, Poison Safety, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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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.

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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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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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27 March 2020

Hand Sanitizer Safety

Emily Adults, Alcohol, Children, Hand Sanitizer, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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While hand sanitizer can be harmful if swallowed, it is safe and effective when used in the correct amount and correct way.

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19 December 2019

What You Should Know About Caffeine

Emily Adults, Caffeine, Children, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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What’s your poison? Coffee or tea? Coke or Pepsi? Monster or Red Bull? Chocolate? No matter which one you pick, each contains caffeine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 80% of adults in the U.S. consume some form of caffeine every day.

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17 April 2019

Top 3 Poisons of 2018: Children

Emily Children, Personal Care Products, Poison Exposures, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
Diverse group of children laying on the grass, facing the camera.

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 children ages 0-19 years.

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27 September 2018

Common Substances that Keep the Calls Coming

Emily Adults, Children, Cleaning Products, Medicine, Older Adults, Over-the Counter, Personal Care Products, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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In 2017, the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) responded to roughly 32,000 calls about exposures in people. Learn about the top three exposures for every age group based on the calls we received.

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20 September 2018

OTC Medicine Safety for All Ages

Emily Adults, child-resistant packaging, Children, Medicine, Medicine Safety, Over-the Counter, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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Some people think OTC medicines are safer than prescription medicines. But, all medicines can be harmful if not used correctly. Follow these tips to make sure your family uses OTC medicines safely.

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16 August 2018

Back to School Poison Safety for All Ages

Emily Back to School, Children, Parents, Poison Safety, Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults Leave a Comment
Young child walks down gravel path with red backpack.

Tips and advice to help your family have a safe, healthy, and happy start to the new school year.

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17 January 2018

The laundry pod challenge: why are teens doing it?

wpennington Internet Challenges, Laundry Pod Challenge, Laundry Pods, Parents, Pre-Teens, Teens Leave a Comment
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Poison centers in the US started receiving calls about exposures to single load laundry packets, more commonly known as laundry pods,  in 2012. These exposures were most common in kids 5 and under. Since 2015, the number of exposures reported

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