Washington Poison Center

Washington Poison Center Independent 501(c)3 nonprofit providing free emergency medical services 24/7/365. Call us at 1-800-222-1222. Learn more at our website: https://www.wapc.org/.

The Washington Poison Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the toll-free Poison Helpline for the residents of Washington. Open 24/7/365, calls to 1-800-222-1222 are answered by medical experts providing information in response to exposures and potential exposures to poisonous or hazardous products, chemicals, and drugs. The Washington Poison Center also leads poison prevention education and healthcare provider education across the state of Washington.

🛑Unless your doctor tells you to, never give medicine to your child if they are younger than the minimum age listed on t...
03/07/2026

🛑Unless your doctor tells you to, never give medicine to your child if they are younger than the minimum age listed on the label
🤔Why? The safe amount of a medicine is oftentimes based on weight (young kids may not be big enough). And, some meds have different side effects or aren't safe at all in young kids
☎️Call us if you're ever unsure what's safe to do

Little ones mimic everything, including using cleaning products, makeup, nail polish, or even taking a parent’s medicine...
03/06/2026

Little ones mimic everything, including using cleaning products, makeup, nail polish, or even taking a parent’s medicine 💊 Keep potentially harmful items out of your little copycat's sight and reach, ideally locked up! 🔒

🙀 Taking a pet's medication may sound silly, but it's more common than you think! Your pet's medication can look a LOT l...
03/05/2026

🙀 Taking a pet's medication may sound silly, but it's more common than you think! Your pet's medication can look a LOT like your own medication, especially when you're distracted
🐶 Always store your pet's meds separate from yours
📱 Give us a call for free, nonjudgmental help if you make a mistake: 1-800-222-1222

You might not think they're able to get on the counter, reach a high cupboard, or get their little fingers into that dra...
03/04/2026

You might not think they're able to get on the counter, reach a high cupboard, or get their little fingers into that drawer of secret goodies, but where there's a will with kids, they'll find a way 😏 Keep potentially harmful products for kiddos like cannabis edibles, medications, vitamins, etc. in a locked place for extra security! 🔒 Call us if someone gets into something they shouldn't: 1-800-222-1222

If you’re sick, be careful with symptom relief! Acetaminophen (aka Tylenol) is in 600+ meds, and it’s easy to accidental...
03/03/2026

If you’re sick, be careful with symptom relief! Acetaminophen (aka Tylenol) is in 600+ meds, and it’s easy to accidentally take too much when mixing products 🤧 Too much can overwhelm the liver and become life-threatening
✅ Check labels for “acetaminophen”
✅ Don’t combine products with acetaminophen
✅ Never give kids adult-strength meds
✅ Store medicines out of reach and secure caps
📲 Think too much was taken? Call us: 1-800-222-1222

Engaging corporate filter 😎
02/26/2026

Engaging corporate filter 😎

We are grateful and honored to recognize Kaiser Permanente's support as a 70th Anniversary Presenting Partner! As a fel...
02/23/2026

We are grateful and honored to recognize Kaiser Permanente's support as a 70th Anniversary Presenting Partner! As a fellow advocate of inclusive, patient-focused, and accessible care, we’re proud to stand together to build healthy, thriving communities. 🫶

Celebrate by keeping them (& yourself) poison safe 💚🐾
02/20/2026

Celebrate by keeping them (& yourself) poison safe 💚🐾

We recently gathered at the Governor’s Mansion to kick off our year-long 70th Anniversary celebration! 🎉 We were honored...
02/19/2026

We recently gathered at the Governor’s Mansion to kick off our year-long 70th Anniversary celebration! 🎉 We were honored to hear remarks from Governor Bob Ferguson and Secretary of Health Dennis Worsham, and to reflect on our history with Board Chair Anita Mires and CEO Dr. Scott Phillips.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone! And thanks to our sponsor, Gesa Credit Union, and their staff who came out as well.

We’re excited to continue celebrating 70 years of service throughout the year—stay tuned for what’s ahead! 👀

(Photos by Britt Jezak Photography: Britt Jezak Photo)

02/18/2026

Our leadership team is in Albuquerque, meeting with leaders of poison control centers from all over the US. They stopped by the Rattlesnake Museum and are pretty grateful that Washington only has one venomous snake 🙃🐍 Can you guess what a group of rattlesnakes is called? Check the comments for the answer!

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155 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA
98125

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+18002221222

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