Virginia Poison Center

05/27/2026

⚠ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐞! If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, it's a great idea to familiarize yourself with the plants you may encounter. Although many are harmless, contact with some, like poison ivy or poison oak, can cause an itchy skin rash.

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05/26/2026

Take preventative steps when it comes to medication to avoid accidental poisonings:
✔️always read labels & follow directions carefully for safe dosing
✔️keep household medications up & away from children's reach
✔️talk with teens about how to safely use medications, don't assume they know

Poison Help (800-222-1222) is here 24/7 to answer your medication questions or to assist during poison emergencies!

05/25/2026

𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

If you have poison related questions or suspect a poisoning, Poison Help is available 24/7.

05/23/2026

With this weekend marking the "unofficial" start to summer, we have a few tips to help keep you and your family safe when it comes to:
🏊pool chemical safety
🍔food safety
💊medication safety while traveling
🐍snake bites

Check out the blog post from the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU for more.

This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. While enjoying vacations, pool time and cookouts, a few extra precautions will help keep your family and friends safe.

05/22/2026

🌭🍔Planning to grill out this holiday weekend? We don't want food poisoning to be apart of your party!

𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 (𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟐𝟐-𝟏𝟐𝟐𝟐) is free to call and available all weekend long!

05/21/2026

👏 A big 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼 to Chesterfield County Fire and EMS for having the poison center join their Homeschool Safety Day yesterday at Beulah Recreation Center. It was a fun opportunity to share valuable information about poison centers and poison prevention to community members of all ages.

Do you have a community resource/health fair coming up?
E-mail ➡ poisoncenter@vcuhealth.org

05/21/2026

As you enjoy the upcoming long weekend with friends and family, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧. It only takes a minimal amount to be toxic for small children.
✔ Know the signs of alcohol poisoning and be aware of your surroundings.

Don't hesitate, 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 is free to call, nonjudgmental, and available 24/7.

05/20/2026

🧳Travel plans for the upcoming holiday weekend? Remember, the 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 line number is the same no matter where you're traveling to in the United States.

𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟐𝟐-𝟏𝟐𝟐𝟐 - Save it, share it, use it!

05/19/2026

🍄‍🟫🐕 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘! Great information from Pet Poison Helpline!

05/19/2026

🚨𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞! These fun sensory toys can help with stress relief, focus, and fidgeting, but 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 should always come first!

Questions about a possible poisoning or exposure? Our experts are here 24/7 to help. Call the 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 line at 𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟐𝟐-𝟏𝟐𝟐𝟐.

05/18/2026

🚨 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! As a Poison Center, we too rely on EMS professionals to share critical information in the field as we work together to treat patients experiencing poison emergencies. 𝑾𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 for your daily sacrifice and dedication when it comes to providing lifesaving care to patients, families and the communities you serve!