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Poison & Prevention Information By Age

Infants

  • Batteries Cause Devastating Injuries
  • My Child Ate a Cigarette!
  • Kids Will Swallow Anything
  • All Information for Infants

Elementary

  • Is Metformin Safe?
  • Are Benzonatate Capsules Poisonous?
  • What is Listeria?
  • All Information for Elementary

Teens

  • Are Weight Loss Supplements Safe?
  • E-Cigs and Toddlers: Beware
  • Inhaling Alcohol Is Dangerous
  • All Information for Teens

Seniors

  • All Information for Seniors

Toddler

  • Non-Toxic Substances Cause Worry
  • Laundry Detergent Pods and Children
  • "Toy" Magnets Are Dangerous for Children
  • All Information for Toddler

Preteens

  • All Information for Preteens

Adults

  • Caffeine: Is it a Problem for Kids?
  • Club Drugs ("Molly")
  • Medical Marijuana Poisoning in Kids
  • All Information for Adults

Pregnant Women

  • All Information for Pregnant Women

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Common and dangerous poisons

Know your poisons! Which are common? Which are the most dangerous? Keep your child safe.

Watch out for these poisons!

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Items of interest:

  • Poison Statistics
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