You already keep meds up, away & out of sight. Smart. But what about the ones you no longer need? DEA Drug Take Back Day is April 25, 10AM–2PM — free, anonymous drop-off. Find a site: DEA.gov/takebackday #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
Ice packs aren't just water. Instant ones contain ammonium nitrate — and kids 6–12 show up in ice pack cases on webPOISONCONTROL at 2x the expected rate. Exposure? poison.org | 1-800-222-1222 #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
#OnThisDay in 1938, Teflon was discovered. Nonstick pans are safe when used right—but overheating or using scratched cookware can cause Teflon flu. Low heat, good ventilation, and no preheating empty pans. Questions? poison.org #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol www.poison.org/articles/tef...
It's National Body Care Day, a great time to mention that creams, lotions & make-up are among the top Poison Control exposure categories for kids under 6. Most are fine. But if you need a fast answer: webPOISONCONTROL.org
#NationalBodyCareDay #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
It's National DIY Day! Paint, gasoline, glue, caulk -- common DIY products that send people to webPOISONCONTROL. Get free, confidential guidance at poison.org. Call a poison center: 1-800-222-1222. #NationalDIYDay #DIYSafety #poisoncontrol
"It's 'What's in that?' Wednesday! A curious young girl wonders what's in Windex, next to a blue spray bottle. webPOISONCONTROL logo." data "Did you know? 1 in 6 glass cleaner exposures managed by webPOISONCONTROL involved someone's eyes — more than 3 times the rate of all other substance categories. Icon array comparing 16%, 9%, and 5% eye exposure rates."
"What's in it? Common glass cleaner ingredients include surfactants, solvents, fragrances, and dyes. A magnifying glass zooms in on a real product ingredient label." "What's in it? Drinking glass cleaner can cause stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases may involve confusion, drowsiness, and mouth burns. Ingredient label visible through magnifying glass."
"What's in it? Never mix ammonia-containing glass cleaners with bleach — it can form chloramine gas, which is highly irritating when inhaled. Warning symbol and label detail shown." "webPOISONCONTROL — available at poison.org or as an app on Google Play and the App Store. Hand holding phone showing the webPOISONCONTROL tool interface."
Glass cleaner: surfactants, solvents, sometimes ammonia. Never mix with bleach — hello, chloramine gas. Also: 1 in 6 glass cleaner exposures managed by webPOISONCONTROL involved the eyes. Spray bottles, man. Questions? poison.org #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
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March 30th honors physicians and marks the anniversary of the first surgery under anesthesia (1842). Happy National Doctors Day from the National Capital Poison Center and webPOISONCONTROL. poison.org #NationalDoctorsDay #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
Secondhand smoke raises heart disease risk by up to 30% in nonsmokers and is a leading cause of SIDS. No amount of exposure is safe for kids. Get expert info on household chemical hazards at poison.org. #secondhandsmoke #poisoncontrol #webpoisoncontrol
"What's in that?" Wed: bug spray. DEET, picaridin, IR3535, OLE, citronella - safe when used right. Eye splash or swallowed? Get free expert guidance at poison.org #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
It’s National Cleaning Week. Reminder: never mix household cleaners. Accidental exposure? Get fast, free guidance at poison.org. #NationalCleaningWeek #springcleaning #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
Spring equinox means pollen has entered the chat.
PSA: mixing allergy meds or doubling doses when 1 doesn't work = bad idea. Accidentally took too much? #webPOISONCONTROL at poison.org → expert guidance in under 3 min. Sneeze in peace. 🌸
#allergyseason #springequinox #medicationsafety #poisoncontrol
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• www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
• www.fda.gov/safety/recal...
🤠 This week’s Recall Roundup: a few products riding on the wrong side of safety.
Magnets, supplements, and more can pose risks in unexpected ways.
If something feels off, get fast, free expert help anytime at poison.org.
#RecallRoundup #PoisonPrevention #Safety #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
Everyday products. Real questions. Fast answers.
webPOISONCONTROL has helped manage 1.2M+ cases with expert guidance online in minutes.
Get help anytime: poison.org
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Not everything green is harmless… and neither is the rest of the rainbow 🍀🌈 For possible poisonings with products and substances any color in the rainbow, get fast, free help at poison.org. #StPatricksDay #PoisonPrevention #webPOISONCONTROL #NPPW
Poison prevention became a national observance in 1962.
Today’s hazards—from detergent pods to button batteries—look different.
The good news: people now have free expert guidance available 24/7 with webPOISONCONTROL.
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#PoisonPreventionWeek #PublicHealth #webpoisoncontrol
Three geese flying with carbon monoxide alarms on their backs. The geese are flying through an intense blizzard over the US. The geese are wearing wool hats with pom poms on top. They are not afraid. The text reads: Carbon monoxide safety geese brigade. Ever loud! Every lifesaving! Ever bird! Make sure your carbon monoxide alarms are working. Keep your portable generator outdoors and 20 feet away from your home!
Through the wintery mix they fly.
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• www.poison.org/poison-preve...
• www.poison.org/articles/plant
• For a complete list of the supplement products found to contain yellow oleander, go to www.fda.gov/food/alerts-...
Each week the National Capital Poison Center reports U.S. poison-related product recalls for food, cosmetics, household cleaning products, toys, and more. A product recall is a request to return, exchange, replace, or destroy a product after consumers, regulators, manufacturers, or retailers find a potentially hazardous defect or contamination in it. Product recalls protect the public from products that may cause illness or injuries. For possible poison emergencies, get help online at https://www.poison.org or call your poison center at 1-800-222-1222. This week’s roundup wrangles three hazards to watch for: • A toy building set recalled because children can access button batteries • A hair serum spray recalled because the packaging isn’t child-resistant • The FDA warns some supplements may contain toxic yellow oleander, a dangerous plant toxin
🤠 This week’s Recall Roundup:
• Toy recalled due to button battery ingestion risk
• Hair serum spray without child-resistant packaging
• FDA warning about supplements containing toxic yellow oleander
#RecallRoundup #PoisonPrevention #webPOISONCONTROL
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Fog effects. Glow sticks. Giant candy displays. Promposals can be so creative! Sometimes the big gesture goes perfectly. Sometimes someone eats the decorations😬If something goes sideways, get fast online guidance from webPOISONCONTROL. #PromposalDay #webPOISONCONTROL
From medicines to household products, spring activities can bring unexpected poisoning risks. Spring poison prevention tips: https://www.poison.org/poison-prevention-tips-by-season/spring And remember, webPOISONCONTROL provides fast online guidance anytime. #PoisonPrevention #SpringSafety #webPOISONCONTROL
From medicines to household products, spring activities can bring unexpected poisoning risks. Spring poison prevention tips: www.poison.org/poison-preve... And remember, webPOISONCONTROL provides fast online guidance anytime. #PoisonPrevention #SpringSafety #webPOISONCONTROL
Wishing you and your family a safe and joyful Holi celebration!
#Holi #Hindu #Gulal #indian #webpoisoncontrol
Happy birthday to the late Dr. Jay Arena, who helped bring us child-resistant caps to protect kids from accidental poisonings. It’s also What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day. Let’s all take a moment to be grateful they don’t. Of the 1.2 million people webPOISONCONTROL has helped, more than a quarter of them (27%) have been kids <13 with unintentional exposures to pharmaceuticals. If someone in your house gets into something they shouldn’t, get fast help at webPOISONCONTROL.org or call your poison center. (For fur babies, call your poison center, your vet, or a pet poison control hotline.) Sources: • webPOISONCONTROL online: https://triage.webpoisoncontrol.org/ • webPOISONCONTROL data: https://www.poison.org/webpoisoncontrol-data-analysis-dashboard • About Dr. Arena: https://exhibits.mclibrary.duke.edu/pcc/biographies/ • About “What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day”: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/what-if-cats-and-dogs-had-opposable-thumbs-day/
If someone in your house gets into something they shouldn’t, get fast help at webPOISONCONTROL.org or call your poison center. (For fur babies, call your poison center, your vet, or a pet poison control hotline.) #dogmom #parenting #childsafety #furbabies #webpoisoncontrol
A #pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of life considered to be pests. For more information or help with a possible pesticide poisoning, go to www.poison.org or call your poison center. #springiscoming #webpoisoncontrol #poisonsafety
Have you been impacted by the historic East Coast blizzard slamming areas around the mid-Atlantic and New England? One potential poisoning hazard to consider during winter storms is the use of ice-melting products. Ice melting products may keep sidewalks safer, but depending on the ingredients they can also be toxic. If a child gets into ice melt, don’t guess. Get fast, expert help online at poison.org. For more information about ice-melt products, go to https://www.poison.org/articles/ice-melt-products-harmful-to-pets-and-kids.
❄️🧊Ice melting products may keep sidewalks safer, but depending on the ingredients they can also be toxic. If a child gets into ice melt, don’t guess. Get fast, expert help online at poison.org. www.poison.org/articles/ice.... #winter #webpoisoncontrol #blizzard
