Monthly Archives: September 2012

Take a Child Outside Week – Stay away from poisonous plants

Discovering the outside world is one of my twin toddlers’ favorite activities. Our daily walk around the block can take five times longer than I think it should because they … Continue reading →

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Medication take-back event Saturday, September 29

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is partnering with local law enforcement and municipalities throughout the country to hold a prescription drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this … Continue reading →

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Arsenic in Rice

Many news outlets are talking about arsenic levels found in rice and rice products because of an article in the latest issue of Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports is recommending that … Continue reading →

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More Vermont mosquito spraying tonight

The Vermont Department of Health will complete its aerial pesticide spraying in Brandon and Whiting tonight, Friday, Sept. 7, between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Please see our blog entry … Continue reading →

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My dog ate rat poison—now what?

Boston CBS affiliate WBZ-TV recently reported on two dogs getting into rat poison in a park in Boston’s North End. At the NNEPC, we get many calls about dogs eating … Continue reading →

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Aerial mosquito spraying in Vermont

 The Vermont Department of Health will do an aerial pesticide spraying around Brandon and Whiting between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight to reduce the risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) … Continue reading →

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