Poison & Prevention Information By Season
Autumn
- Allergic Reactions to the Black-eyed Susan Flower
- Coral Snake Bite Treatment
- Hydraulic Fluids are Potentially Dangerous
- All Information for Autumn
Fourth of July
- Can Sunscreen Cause a Sunburn?
- Fireworks Safety Tips
- Glow Sticks: Ouch in the Eyes
- All Information for Fourth of July
Spring
Summer
- Identifying, Treating and Preventing Swimmer's Itch
- What Happens If A Skunk Sprays Me?
- Allergic Reactions to the Black-eyed Susan Flower
- All Information for Summer
Winter
Christmas and Winter Holidays
Halloween
- Can Halloween candy poison me?
- Halloween: Tricks, Treats, and Glow Sticks
- Glow Sticks: Ouch in the Eyes
- All Information for Halloween
Stormy Weather
- Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer
- Carbon Monoxide and Video Games
- All Information for Stormy Weather
Thanksgiving
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