Southeast Texas Poison Center

Southeast Texas Poison Center Link for poster and video contest rules and how to enter. https://tinyurl.com/bdhaatw9 You’ll be able to speak directly with a poison professional.

This social media page is for general public education and consumer information only and is NOT monitored for questions. If you have a poison-related question, please call 1-800-222-1222, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to be routed to your nearest poison center.

02/20/2026

Robert Perez proporciona educación sobre los peligros del vapeo.

02/20/2026

Roberto Pérez come el Southeast Texas Poison Center proporciona educación sobre los peligros de vapeo.

Poison Centers Keep Communities Safe 🌊🩺During the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Poison Centers tracked 1,838 exposure cas...
02/19/2026

Poison Centers Keep Communities Safe 🌊🩺

During the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Poison Centers tracked 1,838 exposure cases — including symptoms like cough, nausea, headaches, and difficulty breathing.

This real-time information was shared with states to guide public health responses, helping protect families and communities from ongoing health risks.

📞 Poison Centers don’t just answer calls — they help monitor and respond to emergencies that affect everyone.

National Poison Prevention Week Health Fair on Monday, March 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wayne Johnson Community...
02/18/2026

National Poison Prevention Week Health Fair on Monday, March 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wayne Johnson Community Center in La Marque.

This event is designed for senior community center members and will feature local vendors, safety resources, and poison prevention education. Spring is a great time to review medication safety, household product safety, and ways to prevent accidental exposures at home.

Poison centers are free, confidential, and available 24/7, 1-800-222-1222. Stop by and learn how to keep yourself and your family safe.












How Poison Centers Protect Families — Beyond the Phone Call 🛡️Poison Centers play a key role in spotting and responding ...
02/17/2026

How Poison Centers Protect Families — Beyond the Phone Call 🛡️

Poison Centers play a key role in spotting and responding to public health threats:

✔️ After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Poison Centers tracked symptoms like breathing problems, rashes, and nausea — sharing real-time data with states to guide public health response
✔️ When laundry detergent pods began harming children, Poison Center data helped uncover the risk
✔️ That information led to new research and safer packaging, including improved child-resistant lids

This behind-the-scenes surveillance helps prevent future injuries, improves product safety, and keeps families informed and protected.

📞 Poison Centers don’t just answer calls — they help stop the next emergency before it happens.

02/16/2026

🍺🚫 Alcohol Safety in Public Spaces—Especially for Youth & Teens
Public events, parties, and social gatherings can increase the risk of unsafe alcohol exposure—especially for teens and young adults.

💡 Safety tips for everyone:
✔️ Know your limits and pace yourself
✔️ Never leave drinks unattended
✔️ Avoid mixing alcohol with medications or other substances
✔️ Eat food, hydrate, and plan a safe ride home

🧠 For parents, caregivers & teens:
⚠️ Alcohol can be especially dangerous for young bodies and brains
⚠️ Underage drinking increases the risk of poisoning, injury, and long-term harm
⚠️ Teens should never feel pressured to drink—and should speak up if something feels wrong

Alcohol-related poisonings are a common reason people call Poison Control, including calls involving teens.

📞 Questions or concerns?
Call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Why Calling a Poison Center Saves Families Time & Money 💙Poison Centers help families get the right care — without unnec...
02/14/2026

Why Calling a Poison Center Saves Families Time & Money 💙

Poison Centers help families get the right care — without unnecessary ER visits.

✔️ In 2023, 66% of exposure cases (nearly 1.4 million) were safely managed at home with Poison Center guidance
✔️ Without Poison Centers, many of these cases would have led to ambulance calls, urgent care, or ER visits
✔️ Poison Centers help reduce overcrowded emergency rooms so care is available for true emergencies
✔️ This expert guidance has saved over $1 BILLION in avoidable health care costs

📞 One call can mean peace of mind at home, less stress for families, and lower costs for everyone.

Free. Confidential. Available 24/7.

02/13/2026

🍫🚫 Pet Safety Reminder: Chocolate & Xylitol Are Dangerous
Chocolate and products containing xylitol (like sugar-free gum, candies, and some peanut butters) can be toxic to pets, even in small amounts.

✔️ Keep sweets and sugar-free products out of reach
✔️ Check labels before sharing food
✔️ Remind guests not to feed pets table treats

If your pet may have eaten chocolate or xylitol, act fast and contact your veterinarian or an animal poison helpline right away.

Why Poison Center Extra Services Matter to Families 💙Poison Centers often provide more than poison help to meet communit...
02/12/2026

Why Poison Center Extra Services Matter to Families 💙

Poison Centers often provide more than poison help to meet community needs.

✔️ Specialty hotlines for issues like rabies exposure or COVID-19
✔️ Rapid surveillance to spot emerging health threats and unsafe products
✔️ Emergency response support with state and local partners
✔️ Trusted guidance that helps families avoid unnecessary ER visits

These added services help Poison Centers stay ready — and give families one reliable place to turn during both everyday scares and public health emergencies.

📞 Expert help. When it matters most.

02/11/2026

💊🚨 Medication Poisoning Can Happen Fast
Many childhood poisonings involve everyday medicines—often when kids get into them accidentally.

✔️ Store medicines up high and locked
✔️ Use child-resistant caps every time
✔️ Never call medicine “candy”
✔️ Keep purses and bags out of reach

If a child may have swallowed medicine or you’re not sure, act quickly.

📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential, and available 24/7.

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Galveston, TX
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This social media page is for general public education, raising poison prevention awareness, and consumer information only and is NOT monitored for questions. If you have a poison-related question, please call 1-800-222-1222, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to be routed to your nearest poison center. You’ll be able to speak directly with a friendly poison professional who will be happy to assist you. #PreventPoison