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Spooky season is upon us and the Florida Poison Control Center wants you to have a safe and happy Halloween with your family and friends.
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4 tips from Florida Poison for safe and happy Halloween fun
The Florida/USVI Poison Information Center - Jacksonville is offering some safety and trick-or-treating tips to avoid ...
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🎃TRICK-OR-TREATING TIP🎃
Remind kids not to chew on or break open glow sticks & glow-in-the-dark jewelry. The liquid can cause skin irritation & burning if swallowed. If anyone gets it in their mouth, eyes, or on their skin, call us at 1-800-222-1222. #Halloween #ToxTuesday
💊DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS TOMORROW💊
Do you have unused/expired prescriptions in your home? They can lead to accidental poisoning, misuse, & overdose.
National Drug #TakeBackDay is tomorrow from 10am-2pm. Clean out your cabinets and find a location at http://takebackday.com
Did you miss our latest Tox Talks? 💊💊💊
Make sure to watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/5o-GIx_wE1I
We gave great tips on how to manage your medications and how to prevent mishaps.
#PreventPoison #PoisonHelp
💊DRUG TAKE BACK DAY💊
Do you have expired or unused medication in your house? This Saturday, Oct 23, is Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay. Drop off unwanted meds so they don’t end up in the wrong hands. Find a location: http://deatakeback.com https://youtu.be/Ry647QcTN5U
We love your videos of cute kittens & dazzling dance moves. But please skip the social media challenges that involve poisoning yourselves. Don’t take a dare to eat spicy chips, chew a glow stick, or anything else. We're here at 1-800-222-1222 if you need us. #ToxTuesday
We've seen an increase in calls about buprenorphine, used to treat opioid use disorder. If a loved one is in treatment, remember mistakes w/these meds (inc Suboxone®) can cause overdose. Kids are at extra risk, keep them #upandaway, every time. ?s- call 1-800-222-1222 #ToxTuesday
🚫Stay out of the water.
🚿If it gets on your skin, shower right away.
🗣️If you have pre-existing breathing problems, avoid the area.
🐶Don’t let pets drink or swim in it.
📞If you’ve been in or around the water & you’ve had any symptoms call us at 1-800-222-1222 for help.
The nonprofit says its latest samples found toxin levels up to 300 times the recreational safe limit for microcystins, a class of toxins produced by certain freshwater cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae. https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/st-johns-riverkeeper-says-toxic-algae-is-300-times-higher-than-recreational-safe-limit/AIJPRLBBCVAH5A3SPYTU6A7BLA/
🚫NO DRASTIC MEASURES🚫
What do you do if your child eats something dangerous? A common belief is to make them throw up, but that can actually do more harm than good. The right answer is to call us at 1-800-222-1222 so our nurses, doctors & pharmacists can help. #ToxTuesday
It seems like Delta-8-THC is everywhere – but what is it? Here are 5 facts about Delta-8-THC. If you or someone you know feels sick after using it, call us for confidential help at 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTuesday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC1z0sxkF-E
