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⚠️ Are you traveling for the holidays or expecting visitors at your home? Take a minute to listen as Dr.Beachgem10 expla...
12/22/2025

⚠️ Are you traveling for the holidays or expecting visitors at your home? Take a minute to listen as Dr.Beachgem10 explains the importance of medication safety, especially when it comes to holiday travel and young children.

πŸ“ž1-800-222-1222 The Poison Help line is free to call, non-judgemental, and available 24/7 - even during the holidays!

the Poison Help line number is the same no matter where you're traveling to in the United States? πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 S...
12/22/2025

the Poison Help line number is the same no matter where you're traveling to in the United States?

πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 Save the number! Our staff is here 24/7 to answer your poison related questions or provide medical advice during suspected poisonings - even during the holidays.

πŸ“ΉπŸ– Looking for something to keep kids busy next week while they're on break? This contest is a great way for them to sho...
12/21/2025

πŸ“ΉπŸ– Looking for something to keep kids busy next week while they're on break? This contest is a great way for them to showcase their creativity and help us raise poison safety awareness!
βœ…Open to all students in K-12
πŸ†Grand Prizes: $$$
πŸ—“ Entry Deadline: February 3, 2026
Contest Details➑️ https://www.judgify.me/nppw-contest-2026/

Melatonin is a common OTC supplement used to help both young and old with sleep. Brush up on melatonin safety below and ...
12/19/2025

Melatonin is a common OTC supplement used to help both young and old with sleep. Brush up on melatonin safety below and remember:
❌NEVER call medicine candy, esp. melatonin or vitamins, to get a child to take it. Doing so can create the perception that all medicines are harmless.

πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 Call for free, confidential, 24/7 medical assistance when it comes to your poison questions or emergencies!

🚨 Keep your pets safe as you bake for the holidays with these tips from the Pet Poison Helpline!
12/18/2025

🚨 Keep your pets safe as you bake for the holidays with these tips from the Pet Poison Helpline!

⚠ more than 3,500 people of all ages swallow button batteries every year in the United States? Button batteries are sm...
12/18/2025

⚠ more than 3,500 people of all ages swallow button batteries every year in the United States? Button batteries are small, shiny, and can be found in items all over your house (holiday décor, remotes, flameless candles, singing cards, toys, and hearing aids). If ingested, they can cause serious complications. Make sure to:
βœ”store all batteries out of reach from children
βœ”check that all battery compartments are secured
βœ”once removed, dispose of batteries immediately

πŸŽ„As your home becomes festive for the holidays, be aware of which plants are safe and which are poisonous!πŸ“ž 1-800-222-12...
12/17/2025

πŸŽ„As your home becomes festive for the holidays, be aware of which plants are safe and which are poisonous!

πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 is free to call and available 24/7 if you have questions about potentially poisonous plants or if you suspect a poisoning.

🍬 or πŸ’Š? Can you tell which gingerbread house was decorated using candy and which with medicine? It is not uncommon for s...
12/16/2025

🍬 or πŸ’Š? Can you tell which gingerbread house was decorated using candy and which with medicine? It is not uncommon for small children to mistake medicine for candy. Be sure to store all medicines up, away, and out of reach from small children this holiday season!

πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 is free, confidential and available 24/7 to answer your poison related questions or to assist during emergencies!

🧁It's ! Does that have you thinking about baking holiday goodies? Don't let holiday baking fun turn into a recipe for f...
12/15/2025

🧁It's ! Does that have you thinking about baking holiday goodies? Don't let holiday baking fun turn into a recipe for food poisoning!

πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 Don't hesitate, call if you have questions related to food poisoning or if you suspect a poisoning.

πŸ•Ž Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah from the staff at the Virginia Poison Center!
12/14/2025

πŸ•Ž Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah from the staff at the Virginia Poison Center!

🚨Recall Alert Update: 𝐀𝐋𝐋 ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes 𝐀𝐋𝐋 lots of ...
12/12/2025

🚨Recall Alert Update: 𝐀𝐋𝐋 ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes 𝐀𝐋𝐋 lots of formula cans and single-serve β€œanywhere pack” sticks. Parents and caregivers should stop using π€ππ˜ ByHeart infant formula products immediately!

For more info ➑ https://tinyurl.com/FDArecallALLByHeartproducts

πŸŽ„ for holiday favorites like eggnog! Don't let your eggnog ruin the party! Be sure to use a recipe that requires pasteu...
12/12/2025

πŸŽ„ for holiday favorites like eggnog! Don't let your eggnog ruin the party! Be sure to use a recipe that requires pasteurized eggs to avoid the potential of food poisoning.
A recipe➑ https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-eggnog/

πŸ“ž 1-800-222-1222 Don't hesitate, call anytime with your poison related question or if you suspect a poisoning!

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