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
May 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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
Found a pill you can’t ID? Skip the interrogation — poison.org’s free Pill ID Tool identifies it in seconds. Fast, free, accurate. https://pill-id.webpoisoncontrol.org#webpoisoncontrolo#poisoncontrolol
September 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Found a pill you can’t ID? Skip the interrogation — poison.org’s free Pill ID Tool identifies it in seconds. Fast, free, accurate. https://pill-id.webpoisoncontrol.org#webpoisoncontrolo#poisoncontrolol
February 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
February 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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...
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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...
Poisoning cases are rarely simple. They sit at the intersection of emergency medicine, forensic science, and public health.
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RJPT - Exposures to Poisoning to Forensic Investigations and Public Health Views - A Toxicology Tapestry
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January 3, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Poisoning cases are rarely simple. They sit at the intersection of emergency medicine, forensic science, and public health.
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My kid ate Yoda. LEGO Yoda? Usually harmless. Water beads, coins, batteries, and magnets? Get help. Use the Force: poison.org or 1-800-222-1222 #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
May 4, 2026 at 11:09 AM
My kid ate Yoda. LEGO Yoda? Usually harmless. Water beads, coins, batteries, and magnets? Get help. Use the Force: poison.org or 1-800-222-1222 #webpoisoncontrol #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.
Story online: augustafreepress.com/news/uva-hea...
#UVA #UVAHealth #PoisonControl
Story online: augustafreepress.com/news/uva-hea...
#UVA #UVAHealth #PoisonControl
Blue Ridge Poison Center: Don't Google it, AI doesn't know
The folks at the UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center sent out that friendly, life-saving reminder on Thursday.
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March 19, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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.
Story online: augustafreepress.com/news/uva-hea...
#UVA #UVAHealth #PoisonControl
Story online: augustafreepress.com/news/uva-hea...
#UVA #UVAHealth #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
April 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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
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
March 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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
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
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
January 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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
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
Silica gel packets say “DO NOT EAT” — but are they toxic?
Usually non-toxic, but they can cause mild stomach upset and are a choking hazard for kids.
If swallowed, remove from mouth, give a sip of water, and monitor.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7.
##PoisonControl #ChildSafety
Usually non-toxic, but they can cause mild stomach upset and are a choking hazard for kids.
If swallowed, remove from mouth, give a sip of water, and monitor.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7.
##PoisonControl #ChildSafety
March 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Silica gel packets say “DO NOT EAT” — but are they toxic?
Usually non-toxic, but they can cause mild stomach upset and are a choking hazard for kids.
If swallowed, remove from mouth, give a sip of water, and monitor.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7.
##PoisonControl #ChildSafety
Usually non-toxic, but they can cause mild stomach upset and are a choking hazard for kids.
If swallowed, remove from mouth, give a sip of water, and monitor.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7.
##PoisonControl #ChildSafety
Wearing white after Labor Day won’t poison you. But when used in the wrong way, in the wrong amount, or by the wrong person, these white things just might! #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
September 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Wearing white after Labor Day won’t poison you. But when used in the wrong way, in the wrong amount, or by the wrong person, these white things just might! #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
Spotted #lanternflies don't bite/sting. Eating one might cause a brief upset stomach, that's it. They ARE a destructive invasive pest though: See One, Smash One, destroy egg masses, check gear before traveling. www.poison.org/articles/spo... #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
August 27, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Spotted #lanternflies don't bite/sting. Eating one might cause a brief upset stomach, that's it. They ARE a destructive invasive pest though: See One, Smash One, destroy egg masses, check gear before traveling. www.poison.org/articles/spo... #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
PAST REGRETS -- OttoPlay Poison Control Part 9
YouTube video by Otto Murasaki
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July 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Happy International Essential Oils Day! Natural doesn't mean harmless. Some oils can be dangerous in tiny amounts if swallowed, even causing seizures. Not well regulated either. Learn more: poison.org/articles/essential-oils
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#webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
July 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Happy International Essential Oils Day! Natural doesn't mean harmless. Some oils can be dangerous in tiny amounts if swallowed, even causing seizures. Not well regulated either. Learn more: poison.org/articles/essential-oils
#webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
#webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
July 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A severe rattlesnake bite near Lake Oroville reportedly required 54 vials of antivenom, showing why fast hospital care matters after any venomous bite.
Read the full story:
www.thetrendswire.com/blog/rattles...
#Rattlesnake #Snakebite #Antivenom #CaliforniaNews #LakeOroville #PoisonControl
Read the full story:
www.thetrendswire.com/blog/rattles...
#Rattlesnake #Snakebite #Antivenom #CaliforniaNews #LakeOroville #PoisonControl
Rattlesnake Bite Case Shows Antivenom Supply Risk
A severe rattlesnake bite near Lake Oroville required 54 vials of antivenom, showing why fast hospital care matters.
www.thetrendswire.com
July 10, 2026 at 11:39 AM
A severe rattlesnake bite near Lake Oroville reportedly required 54 vials of antivenom, showing why fast hospital care matters after any venomous bite.
Read the full story:
www.thetrendswire.com/blog/rattles...
#Rattlesnake #Snakebite #Antivenom #CaliforniaNews #LakeOroville #PoisonControl
Read the full story:
www.thetrendswire.com/blog/rattles...
#Rattlesnake #Snakebite #Antivenom #CaliforniaNews #LakeOroville #PoisonControl
Deodorant controls odor, antiperspirant reduces sweat, not the same thing. Deodorant = cosmetic, antiperspirant = OTC drug (aluminum). No solid evidence either causes breast cancer, despite the myth. Safe when used as directed, though fragrances can cause rashes. #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
July 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Deodorant controls odor, antiperspirant reduces sweat, not the same thing. Deodorant = cosmetic, antiperspirant = OTC drug (aluminum). No solid evidence either causes breast cancer, despite the myth. Safe when used as directed, though fragrances can cause rashes. #webpoisoncontrol #poisoncontrol
Never carry something that can be poisonous, such as medicine, in a purse where children may find it. Learn more about poison prevention: www.poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-can-you...
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
March 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Never carry something that can be poisonous, such as medicine, in a purse where children may find it. Learn more about poison prevention: www.poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-can-you...
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
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...
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
March 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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...
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
#poisoncontrol #publichealth
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.
March 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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.
📣🆕 on #ScienceOpen: 'Guidelines on the Technical Plan for Emergency Health Response to Acute Gelsemium Poisoning' - a China #OccupationalMedicine article -
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Guidelines on the <i>Technical Plan for Emergency Health Response to Acute Gelsemium Poisoning</i>
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July 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
📣🆕 on #ScienceOpen: 'Guidelines on the Technical Plan for Emergency Health Response to Acute Gelsemium Poisoning' - a China #OccupationalMedicine article -
🔗 www.scienceopen.com/document?vid...
🖇️ #EmergencyMedicine #Gelsemium #Toxicology #PoisonControl
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