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Press Release: webPOISONCONTROL® Reaches One Million Users

November 2016 Press Release: Number of button battery incidents still not decreasing

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Well Water Safety

Water from a private well can be threatened by numerous contaminants, either naturally or due to human activities. Many contaminants can have detrimental health effects. While the Safe Drinking Water Act ensures the safety of public water supply systems, the responsibility for ensuring the quality and safety of private well water falls on the owner.

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Meet Our Staff

Krista Osterthaler is the Director of External Affairs for the National Capital Poison Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and accredited poison control center in Washington, DC. In her current role, Krista is responsible for communications and development activities for the center and webPOISONCONTROL.

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What you should know about sertraline (Zoloft)

Sertraline is an antidepressant that works in the brain to alter the activity of serotonin, a chemical that helps regulate mood. Side effects of sertraline are frequently mild and include weight loss and drowsiness. However, because it interacts with many other medications as well as alcohol, sertraline must be used with caution.

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What Happens When You Drink Bleach?

Household bleach is used for cleaning and disinfecting and can also be used in “bleach baths” as a medical treatment for atopic dermatitis. Swallowing, inhaling, or injecting bleach can cause serious medical problems.

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Milnacipran for Fibromyalgia

Milnacipran (Savella) is one of three medications the FDA has approved to treat fibromyalgia (FM). It raises the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system. Milnacipran treats the widespread pain of FM as well as helping with FM’s depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Side effects are usually mild, but milnacipran can interact with other medications that raise serotonin levels leading to a hazardous condition known as serotonin syndrome.

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What is vinyl chloride?

Vinyl chloride is a synthetic chemical used in PVC manufacturing and is also a component of cigarette smoke. Short-term inhalation of vinyl chloride vapors can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat and cause headaches and dizziness. Chronic exposure to vinyl chloride is associated with an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. 

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Is Homemade Infant Formula Safe?

Homemade infant formulas are not regulated by the FDA and often do not meet infant nutritional needs. Babies who consume homemade infant formula can develop electrolyte imbalances and, in some cases, life-threatening diseases can occur.

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Is There a Treatment for Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a virus that causes disease in humans and animals. Common monkeypox symptoms include fever and skin lesions. There is no cure for monkeypox, but some antiviral drugs may be effective in treating the disease.

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