Join us tonight! Dr. Wendy Stephan, our Health Education Specialist from Miami, discusses poison prevention and ways to protect your family. Registration info below-
Join us on Thursday at 8 p.m. on our Summer To School Virtual Series as we discuss the potential dangers at home and ways you can protect your family from accidental poisonings.
Register here: https://jhsmiami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KksSRNJWT-6jmtgo3zeuNQ
Lookalike products can lead to poisonings! Be aware of confusing packaging and call us at 1-800-222-1222 for accidental poisonings.
Look-a-like packaging my lead to mix-ups! In this example, #HandSanitizer is sold in a plastic bottle with sport cap -- closely resembling a water bottle. Check out our tips for preventing a #PoisonEmergency. #PoisonHelp is available 24/7 @ 1-800-222-1222📲 #PoisonControl #kids
🍄WILD MUSHROOM WARNING🍄
Wet weather + extra time outdoors = ⬆️ mushroom poisonings. Avoid eating wild mushrooms – many dangerous species resemble nontoxic ones. Symptoms range from vomiting/diarrhea to hallucinations & coma.
If anyone eats one, call 1-800-222-1222 #ToxTuesday
Another reminder - watch your kids and pets around fireworks. Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!
We know to be careful around #fireworks🎆 because of their explosive💥 power, but they also contain toxic chemicals that can be dangerous if swallowed. Keep an eye on kids & pets - if anyone ingests one, rinse mouth & call us 1-800-222-1222 for free help on #July4th 🇺🇸
Our experts answer many calls about glow sticks on the #4thofJuly. The glowing liquid tastes bad, but it is not harmful if swallowed. Call the poison center right away about eye exposures. Permanent damage is not expected if the correct first aid steps are taken right away.
Join us in our upcoming Summer To School webinar as we discuss the potential dangers in your home and ways you can protect yourself and your family from accidental poisonings.
RSVP: https://jhsmiami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KksSRNJWT-6jmtgo3zeuNQ"
We know to be careful around #fireworks🎆 because of their explosive💥 power, but they also contain toxic chemicals that can be dangerous if swallowed. Keep an eye on kids & pets - if anyone ingests one, rinse mouth & call us 1-800-222-1222 for free help on #July4th 🇺🇸
It’s not unusual for kids to swallow objects, but it was a sign of the times when we got a call about a 2 yr old who swallowed a parent’s wireless earbud. The toddler was ultimately fine, but if your child ever eats something surprising, call us at 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTuesday
👩💼VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS💻
Florida’s Poison Control Centers are offering virtual education programs via Zoom. If your organization is looking for poison prevention information, including info about COVID-19-related poisonings & summer safety, visit http://bit.ly/poisoneducation
☠️TOXIC HAND SANITIZER☠️
Check your hand sanitizer – some products by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico contain methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed thru skin or ingested. More info: https://bit.ly/toxicsanitizer Call 1-800-222-1222 for help treating methanol poisoning #ToxTuesday
