🐀RAT POISON🐀
Florida’s cold snaps can drive rodents into our homes. If you use rat poison, the little pellets can be attractive to children & pets. Apply only where curious family members can't get to them & call us — when seconds count — at 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTuesday

💻FREE VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS💻
DYK we offer free education programs? Whether it's a parent workshop on poison prevention, a talk on opioid overdose or a presentation on venomous snakes, we’re available. Contact our educators: http://bit.ly/poisoneducation #ToxTuesday

💊CLEAN OUT YOUR CABINETS💊
Start off 2021 by cleaning out medicine cabinets & disposing of unwanted/expired medications. You’ll avoid the potential of them getting into the hands of children, or being abused. Find a place to drop them off at: http://bit.ly/3s3GsgD #ToxTuesday

RED TIDE CONTINUES
We still have an active red tide in Lee & Collier counties (Fort Myers/Naples area). Red tide can lead to coughing, irritated eyes & runny nose. Swimming in water w/bloom may cause skin irritation, upset stomach & diarrhea. Feeling symptoms? Call 1-800-222-1222

🍾CAUTION WITH COCKTAILS🥂
Ringing in the #NewYear at home? Remember to keep boozy beverages up and away from little ones. A small amount of alcohol can cause a child’s blood sugar to drop to a dangerous level. We’re here 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTuesday

🍬CANDY OR MEDICINE?💊
Happy holidays from Florida’s Poison Control Centers! Can you tell which gingerbread house is decorated with candy and which one is medicine? If you can’t tell the difference, neither can a child. Keep all medicine, vitamins & supplements locked up & away.

🚨BUTTON BATTERY WARNING 🚨
Button batteries are found in toys/games, musical cards, key fobs & remotes. We put them in a hot dog to simulate getting stuck in a child’s throat - they can cause severe tissue damage. Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately if swallowed. #ToxTuesday