Category Archives: Poison Prevention

Christmas tree decorations – Are they safe?

Ever wonder if your Christmas tree decorations are poisonous to your pets or kids? Most likely, your ornaments are nontoxic, but if you have young children or dogs or cats, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season to Be Poisoned

Reaching into the poison center archives, we bring you “‘Tis the Season to Be Poisoned,” a holiday safety poem by John H. Trestrail III, R.Ph, ABAT, the former managing director … Continue reading →

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Are your holiday plants poisonous to your pets?

Earlier this week, we talked about which holiday plants are poisonous to people, but keep in mind that some things that won’t harm a person can be poisonous to your … Continue reading →

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Poinsettias, amaryllises and mistletoe: Are your holiday plants poisonous?

It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. But is holly poisonous? What about other holiday plants like poinsettias and amaryllises? We often worry about our kids eating … Continue reading →

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Don’t invite food poisoning to Thanksgiving

USDA photo, Creative Commons. It can be very stressful cooking for a large group. What if there is not enough oven space? Or what if something is undercooked and people … Continue reading →

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Energy drinks: Getting a buzz may be more than you bargained for

Why do people drink energy drinks? People often drink them to stay awake and to focus on a task. In addition, these drinks have been marketed to teens and young adults with … Continue reading →

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Fall safety plan: Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning

If you are like me, it is a source of pride to wait as long as possible to turn on your furnace. This year, though, I did not wait very … Continue reading →

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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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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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Poison centers and pharmacies: A natural partnership

How can pharmacists and pharmacies benefit from the poison center? How can pharmacies play a role in promoting the poison center? As a pharmacy student intern, I conducted an awareness … Continue reading →

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Uranium Marbles and Glassware: A Radiation Risk?

Recently, the NNEPC got a call from a middle school where a student had brought in some uranium marbles. Also known as vaseline glass or canary glass, these marbles and … Continue reading →

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Kitty vs. Daylily; Or, the time I accidently almost killed my boss’ cat

My yard is filled with blooming daylilies right now, one of my favorite garden plants. Easy to care for, they spread quickly and are always bright and cheery. But this … Continue reading →

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