Poison Prevention Week: The 50th Year!
The week of May 18-24 is Poison Prevention Week. Visit poisonprevention.org for more information. And Happy Birthday, #PreventPoison!
This week, Poison Prevention is celebrating 50 years and a 92% decline in child-related poisoning deaths. #PreventPoison
Child-resistant is not child-proof. Layer the protection: re-seal, lock up, out of sight and reach. #PreventPoison
Prevention is Key! Re-seal medicines, pesticides & other household chemicals & keep away from kids. 1.usa.gov/z78eHC #PreventPoison
#Poison centers aren't just for kids. Most deaths from poisonings happen to adults. 1-800-222-1222 #PreventPoison- Sing the Jingle: 1-800-222-1222
Children act fast! So do poisons! Call 800-222-1222 if you need help or info about poisons! #preventpoison- More than a million calls a year are made to poison centers involving kids & poisoning. Good news, poisoning is preventable. #PreventPoison
- What kind of calls does a poison center get? Go to ipcblog.org for details! bit.ly/kX6du0 #PreventPoison
On a personal note, I have actually called the poison control center twice. Extremely helpful!!! #PreventPoison- One summer, poison center director Dr. Casavant called the poison helpline three times - for his own kids! 800-222-1222 #preventpoison
Poison Center Help App now on iTunes #preventpoison pinterest.com/pin/2167364192…- When you call the national, toll-free Poison Help number, you will be automatically directed to your local poison center. #PreventPoison
- Poisoning Facts
It's National Poison Prevention Week! Check out these interesting facts about poisonings...#preventpoison #fb http://pic.twitter.com/5EVXUAx6- #PreventPoison Aspirin was big poisoning issue in 1960s. Now, button batteries have emerged as a problem. 1.usa.gov/qOIH9d
- Medicine Tips
Store your medicines in a place that is too high for a child to reach or see. #PreventPoison
RT @AAPCC: Take your medicine where children can't see you. They may try to imitate you! #PreventPoison- Don't leave medicines or vitamins on counters, window sills, bedside tables or the refrigerator top! Children act fast! #PreventPoison
- Clean out your medicine cabinet periodically and safely dispose of unneeded meds when you don't need them anymore. #PreventPoison
Grandma’s heart medicine or candy? A toddler on a quest for treats can’t tell the difference. Keep medicine out of reach. #PreventPoison- Other Safety Tips
