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In 2017, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.12 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.9 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (45%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
In 2016, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.159 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.6 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (46%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
In 2018, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.1 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one- and two-year-olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (44%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Coral snakes usually have a pattern of red, black, and yellow (or white) colored rings that span their bodies. Although uncommon, coral snake bites can potentially lead to severe neurotoxicity, including complete respiratory failure, if left untreated. All suspected envenomations should be evaluated and monitored in a hospital for at least 24 hours due to the delayed onset of symptoms.
Up to 10% of people who take penicillin can have an allergic reaction. However, life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) are very rare. Most people with a penicillin allergy can safely take related medications, including cephalosporins.
There are various kinds of caulking compounds on the market, each geared to a specific kind of project. Most caulks are made up of acrylic, latex, silicone, or a combination of all three. In general, caulk is only a mild irritant.
Press Release: National Capital Poison Center Announces Closure of its Call Center and Transition to the Nation’s First Fully-Automated, All-Digital Poison Control Center
Every year, nearly 100,000 adults aged 65 and older are admitted to the hospital for drug side effects. In a recent study, the majority of problems were caused by "blood thinners" (warfarin and other oral anti-thrombosis drugs) and diabetes drugs (insulin and oral diabetes medicines).
Prozac® (fluoxetine) is an FDA-approved, commonly used antidepressant. It can effectively treat several mental health conditions but has side effects such as sexual dysfunction, headaches, insomnia, and dry mouth. Fluoxetine has minimal effects on weight and is fairly safe in pregnancy. It should not be combined with alcohol or recreational drugs.
"Molly" is slang for an illegal street drug. It is often thought to be a "pure" form of the illegal drugs Ecstasy or MDMA. However, capsules or powder called "Molly" often contain other illegal drugs, legal drugs, sugar, baking powder, soap, or other household substances. Taking "Molly" can be fatal. Even first-time users have died.
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