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
Did you know over 83% of poison exposures involved swallowing a substance? Learn more about common exposures at the link below. poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/sites/defaul...
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Back to let's plays, starting with #poisoncontrol
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"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
According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, 93 percent of poisonings happen at home, and 45 percent of poisonings involve children under the age of 6. In case of a poison emergency, contact your local #poisoncontrol center at 1-800-222-1222.
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
Good rule to follow – if you have anything medical going on, don’t Google it or rely on AI. This is doubly true when it comes to a potential poisoning.
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#UVA #UVAHealth #PoisonControl
🤠 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
Detoxes and cleanses aren’t always safe. Many aren’t regulated or proven—and some can cause dehydration, low blood sugar, or harmful drug interactions. Your body already detoxes naturally. Have questions? Call us: 1-800-222-1222. #DetoxMyths #SupplementSafety #PoisonControl
Sweet Danger: The Hidden Risks of Candy-Lookalike Medications. Can you tell the difference between medication and candy? #NationalPharmacistDay #PoisonControl #CDC dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2024/01/swee...
Tocchet the type of guy who'd rank his friends on his speed dial #poisoncontrol
Myth vs. Fact
Myth: Poison Control is only for emergencies.
Fact: Poison experts can help with any exposure—before it becomes serious.
Medication questions, household products, or child exposures?
Call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential, 24/7.
#PoisonControl #PoisonPrevention
Poisoning cases are rarely simple. They sit at the intersection of emergency medicine, forensic science, and public health.
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Officials warn against foraging potentially dangerous mushrooms. #toxicmushrooms #mushroomforaging #deathcap #poisoncontrol #liverdamage
Add this number: 1-800-222-1222 - USA poison control
Look up poison control in your country to see if you have a number, too. Feel free to leave it in the comments for easy reference!
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📣🆕 on #ScienceOpen: 'Guidelines on the Technical Plan for Emergency Health Response to Acute Gelsemium Poisoning' - a China #OccupationalMedicine article -
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Calls to U.S. poison control centers involving nicotine pouches and young kids soared more than 760% from 2020 to 2023.
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#NicotinePouch #ChildSafety #PoisonControl #ParentingTips #NicotinePoisoning
Just a Bible
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Friend of the show Gillian Jacobs returns to investigate a local legend from her childhood: A Pittsburgh native who saved lives with his cautionary grimace and irresistible jingle. #99pi #pittsburgh #mryuk #poisoncontrol
Psilocybin Use Among Young People and Adults Soars, Bringing Risks
#Psilocybin #MagicMushrooms #Psychedelics #HealthRisks #PoisonControl #PsilocybinUse #PsychedelicResearch #MentalHealth #EmergencyCalls #DrugUseTrends #TeenDrugUse #AdultPsilocybinUse #DrugAwareness #SubstanceUse #PsilocybinSafety
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Part 13 of playing #PoisonControl on #PS4 saw us get to the fifth circle of hell and begin the end of the story. there were 3 boss battles, the end of characters, and a surprise reveal of someone we thought long dead!
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Part 12 of playing #PoisonControl on #PS4 is a little different as i only did one hell in this video, but it must've been the biggest one i've done so far. the reward for it was the biggest, too. but i think conflict is coming!
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