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America's Poison Centers

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America's Poison Centers represents America's 54 poison centers and promotes poison safety and awareness.

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Poisonings are complex and require the expertise of healthcare professionals who can provide accurate treatment recommendations. Social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and other internet resources often use information found online that may not be accurate or up-to-date.

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Be prepared for hurricane season! Make an evacuation plan, and keep a contact list. Stock up on 7-10 days’ worth of essentials - meds, food, water, batteries, and cash. Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222, for emergencies and questions on how to best prepare.

Be prepared for hurricane season!
Make an evacuation plan, and keep a contact list. Stock up on 7-10 days’ worth of essentials - meds, food, water, batteries, and cash.

Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222, for emergencies and questions on how to best prepare.
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Yes — and it can be dangerous. Too much nicotine can cause nausea, dizziness, fast heart rate, or seizures in severe cases. If you think someone had too much nicotine, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 — we're here 24/7. Your call is always 100% free, and 100% confidential.

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If you brush against poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, you could end up with itching, rashes, or other symptoms. Here's what to do: 🧼 Wash the area ASAP. 👕 Remove and wash any clothing or gear that may have touched the plant. 📞 Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222!

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Accidents don’t take a summer vacation — and neither do we. Whether it’s a spill, sting, or a mix-up with medicines, knowing first aid basics can make all the difference. Head to PoisonHelp.org for easy-to-follow first aid tips and what to do in an emergency.

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Bug bites and stings are part of summer. Here’s what to do if you're bitten/stung: 🔹Wash the area with soap and water. 🔹Apply a cold pack to reduce pain & swelling. 🔹If you have trouble breathing, swelling in the face or throat, call 911. Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222!

Bug bites and stings are part of summer.

Here’s what to do if you're bitten/stung:
🔹Wash the area with soap and water.
🔹Apply a cold pack to reduce pain & swelling.
🔹If you have trouble breathing, swelling in the face or throat, call 911.

Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222!
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Stay informed and prepared this hurricane season by saving the Poison Help line in your phone: 1-800- 222-1222. We can assist with medication mistakes, carbon monoxide exposure, bites, stings, spoiled food, and other storm-related poisonings.

Stay informed and prepared this hurricane season by saving the Poison Help line in your phone: 1-800- 222-1222. 

We can assist with medication mistakes, carbon monoxide exposure, bites, stings, spoiled food, and other storm-related poisonings.
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Don’t flush it. Don’t toss it. 💊🚫 Keep your family safe by removing unused or expired medicines from your home. The best way to dispose of most medicine is to bring it to a drug take-back event or drop-off location near you. Our poison control experts are here for you 24/7.

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Don’t let food poisoning crash the party! Follow these warm-weather food safety tips:⁣ 🔹Keep cold foods cold (under 40°F) and hot foods hot (over 140°F) 🔹Wash hands before and after handling food 🔹Don’t leave food out for more than 2 hours (1 hour if it’s over 90°F outside)⁣

Don’t let food poisoning crash the party!
Follow these warm-weather food safety tips:⁣
🔹Keep cold foods cold (under 40°F) and hot foods hot (over 140°F)
🔹Wash hands before and after handling food
🔹Don’t leave food out for more than 2 hours (1 hour if it’s over 90°F outside)⁣
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If you are drinking this Fourth of July, drink responsibly! Alcohol poisoning can happen fast. If you have questions about consumption, taking medicine while drinking, or think a child has accidentally drank alcohol, call us: 1-800-222-1222! Learn more at: bit.ly/4ez86uj

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🎆 Make sure to clean up any firework waste left behind after use and store safely Need help or have a question? Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org 2/2

🎆 Make sure to clean up any firework waste left behind after use and store safely 

Need help or have a question? Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org

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Celebrate safely today for the Fourth of July! Keep your festivities fun with these poison prevention tips: 🌟 Keep kids from biting or chewing on glow sticks ✨ Enjoy sparklers outdoors and in open spaces and make sure to fully extinguish them in a bucket of water 1/2

Celebrate safely today for the Fourth of July!

Keep your festivities fun with these poison prevention tips:

🌟 Keep kids from biting or chewing on glow sticks 
✨ Enjoy sparklers outdoors and in open spaces and make sure to fully extinguish them in a bucket of water

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Leaves of three? Let them be. 🚫 If you're spending more time outdoors, stay aware of poisonous plants like poison ivy and sumac. Both can cause itchy, painful rashes. If you touch either, wash the area with soap and water immediately, and be sure to clean your clothes and gear.

Leaves of three? Let them be. 🚫

If you're spending more time outdoors, stay aware of poisonous plants like poison ivy and sumac. Both can cause itchy, painful rashes. If you touch either, wash the area with soap and water immediately, and be sure to clean your clothes and gear.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can kill. 🚨 CO can come from generators, vehicles, grills, and lawn equipment. Operate these items outside and at least 20 feet away from the house. If you suspect CO poisoning, get to fresh air immediately and call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can kill. 🚨

CO can come from generators, vehicles, grills, and lawn equipment. Operate these items outside and at least 20 feet away from the house.

If you suspect CO poisoning, get to fresh air immediately and call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
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Headed outdoors? Watch for: 🍃 Poison Ivy: 3 leaflets, one stem 🍃 Poison Oak: 3 oak-like leaflets 🍃 Poison Sumac: 9–13 leaflets/stem Itchy? Burning? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter: 1-800-222-1222 #PlantPoisoning #PoisonHelp #GeorgiaOutdoors

Headed outdoors? Watch for:
🍃 Poison Ivy: 3 leaflets, one stem
🍃 Poison Oak: 3 oak-like leaflets
🍃 Poison Sumac: 9–13 leaflets/stem
Itchy? Burning? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter: 1-800-222-1222
#PlantPoisoning #PoisonHelp #GeorgiaOutdoors
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🧴 Mixing cleaners = toxic fumes 🐀 Rodent poisons risk kids & pets 💊 Meds can be deadly if misused 🔴 Aerosols irritate if swallowed 🔋 Button batteries = severe burns if ingestedStay safe—store smart! If you suspect a poisoning, call Poison Help immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

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Meet the NTX Poison Center! 👋 This poison center is one of six centers that serve the entire state of TX. The North Texas Poison Center serves 42 counties across North Texas and has been proudly supporting the community since 1984!

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Every poison exposure is different — that's why you should to speak to a trained poison expert who can advise you on your specific situation. When you call Poison Help, you're getting a real medical expert who is prepared and trained to help you in real time.

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#poolchemicals can make you sick. They can be harmful to your eyes, mouth, or lungs. ✔️Keep pool chemicals stored in their original containers, out of reach from pets & children. 📞1-800-222-1222 Call #PoisonHelp immediately if you have questions or suspect a poisoning.

#poolchemicals can make you sick. They can be harmful to your eyes, mouth, or lungs.
✔️Keep pool chemicals stored in their original containers, out of reach from pets & children.

📞1-800-222-1222 Call #PoisonHelp immediately if you have questions or suspect a poisoning.
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Keep a list of your medications and dosing instructions, store them safely in a lock box or water-resistant containers, and make a plan for refrigerated meds. Call the Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, for questions about your medications. Learn more at poisonhelp.org/hurricane/hurr….

Keep a list of your medications and dosing instructions, store them safely in a lock box or water-resistant containers, and make a plan for refrigerated meds.

Call the Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, for questions about your medications. Learn more at poisonhelp.org/hurricane/hurr….