Thanksgiving Poisoning Prevention

Check out our tips and articles for preventing poisonings on Thanksgiving.

Beverage or Medicine?

A powdered aspirin preparation looks like lemonade powder. Mixing up the two could cause problems for people who should not take aspirin, including people who are allergic to aspirin.

Jellyfish: A Pain at the Beach

Jellyfish swim in waters off beaches and so pose a risk to human swimmers. When their tentacles touch skin, they pierce the skin and release a pain-causing substance. Treatment involves removing the tentacles and stopping the pain; both can be hard to do! Allergic reactions are possible, too.

Poison Prevention for Toddler

Check here for tips and articles on poison prevention in toddlers and preschoolers. Install a carbon monoxide alarm. Use child-resistant packaging. Be mindful of these especially hazardous household products: button batteries, antifreeze, windshield washer solution, drain cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, insecticides, gasoline and oils.

Fourth of July Poison Prevention

Check out our tips and articles for preventing poisonings during the Fourth of July.

Poison Prevention for Teens

Check out our poison prevention tips and articles for teens.

Poison!

Have you ever accidentally taken your pet's medication instead of your own? Did the kids eat an entire bottle of gummy vitamins? The National Capital Poison Center is here to help! Get an inside look at what goes on inside Poison Control centers with Poison! the podcast.

Calling Poison Control

If you prefer to get help by phone instead of online, call 1-800-222-1222. You will speak directly to a registered nurse or pharmacist. These specialists are available to provide expert medical guidance in poison emergencies 24 hours a day. You can call with questions about poison, too, not just poison emergencies. If you prefer to get help online, use webPOISONCONTROL for personalized, specific recommendations.