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Category Archives: Poison Prevention
Three ways you can help prevent poisonings: Safe use, safe storage, safe disposal
Most poisonings that happen at home involve products like medications and cleaners. Following three basic principles when it comes to medications and household products can help you prevent poisonings and … Continue reading
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Are your art supplies toxic? Look for the ACMI seal
Have you ever walked into a room to find a child’s face covered in marker ink? Fortunately, most common kids’ art supplies are nontoxic, and a quick call to the … Continue reading
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Eyes, nose, mouth, skin: Four ways poisons can enter the body
Many substances can be irritating to the eyes, and the poison center can help. Call 1-800-222-1222. When you hear the word poisoning, what comes to mind? Is it a young … Continue reading
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Are you at risk for a medication interaction?
Do you regularly take more than one medication? The more medicine you take—including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and supplements—the more likely you are to have a medication error or a … Continue reading
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Avoid poisonings when using flea treatments
Fleas: It’s a word no pet owner wants to hear. These little insects can cause your dog or cat lots of itching and scratching, and sometimes other health problems, such … Continue reading
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Watch out for browntail moth caterpillars
Browntail moth caterpillar photo via the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Browntail moth caterpillars are a growing nuisance in parts of Maine, particularly along the coast, posing a … Continue reading
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Get expert advice in minutes, 24/7
If you have ever had to take a young child to the emergency room, you know that the process can feel like an eternity—driving to the hospital while worrying if … Continue reading
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Stay safe while spring cleaning
The weather is getting warmer and that means it’s time for spring cleaning. Open the windows and let the fresh air in! While you’re making your living space tidy, remember … Continue reading
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Poisonings affect people of all ages
Every day poison centers receive calls from and about people of every age, from infants to people in their 80s and beyond. Some types of poisoning are more common at … Continue reading
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Why do parents call the poison center?
Kids act fast, but fortunately so do poison centers. A call to the poison center is your instant connection to an expert, which can be especially handy if you’re a … Continue reading
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Some household products can be poisonous
Keeping medications up high is just one of the steps you can take to help prevent poisonings at home. (Image from the Up and Away campaign) Did you know most … Continue reading
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Calling the poison center: My child ate toothpaste
In September we looked at what you can expect when you call the poison center. This month we’ll show you how a call might sound. The example here is pretty … Continue reading
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