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1-800-222-1222

Many calls to poison centers
now involve medication
mistakes or misuse.

Call your poison control center any time,
for any medication mistake.

1-800-222-1222

Household products can look
good enough to taste.

Call your poison control center for immediate
assistance in case of exposure.

1-800-222-1222

Every season is snakebite
season in Florida.

Call your poison control center for
immediate assistance with any bite or sting.

1-800-222-1222

Many of Florida's native plants
can be toxic to people and pets.

Call your poison control center for help with
any plant poisoning.

1-800-222-1222

When you call the poison
control center, you're
speaking with a health
care professional.

Poison specialists are doctors, nurses,
and pharmacists with extensive training in
managing poisoned patients.

1-800-222-1222

Poisoning can happen
at any age.

Only half of calls to poison control centers
are about children. We're here for everyone.

1-800-222-1222

Surprise! Bet you didn't know
this could be poisonous...

E-cigarette liquid can be harmful to children.

1-800-222-1222

Florida’s Poison Control Centers offer educational materials (English and Spanish) and poison prevention safety programs to the public. Contact poisoncenter@fpicn.org for more information. ... Healthcare professionals: Call the poison control center (1-800-222-1222) for consultation on any known or potential toxic exposure or issue including emerging drugs of abuse, environmental or chemical hazards, bites/stings, food poisoning or radiation. ... Hablamos español! Nuestros servicios estan disponibles las 24 horas/7 dias a la semana. Su llamada es gratis y confidencíal.

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FL Poison Control @FloridaPoison·

26 Jan 1354115538717339648

Cases of hand sanitizer exposures in FL nearly doubled in 2020 vs 2019. This @MiamiHerald article explains to be careful in public as portable hand sanitizer dispensers can be at kids' eye level. Call 1-800-222-1222 for help. #ToxTuesday https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article248747650.html

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20 Jan 1351892241166475269

Passionate about poison prevention? Get your kids or students to participate in the #NPPW21 Video Contest and Poster Showcase for a chance to win $500! Deadline: 11:59 pm EST on 2/21/21. Learn more: http://bit.ly/NPPW_2021

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19 Jan 1351582850336829443

🐀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

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AAPCC @AAPCC·

13 Jan 1349369992924557315

Breaking news! The deadline for the National Poison Prevention Week Video Contest and Poster Showcase has been extended to 11:59 pm EST on Feb 21, 2021. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/NPPW_2021 #NPPW21

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FL Poison Control @FloridaPoison·

12 Jan 1349008072983924749

💻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

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5 Jan 1346473999723761665

💊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

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4 Jan 1346167893356990464

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

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29 Dec 1343978868802269186

🍾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

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24 Dec 1342251759482318849

So far, no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled #Excedrin bottles. #PreventPoison

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RECALL ALERT: Around 433,600 bottles of Excedrin products are being recalled because some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug may have a hole in the bottom. https://bit.ly/2WGtMxy

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24 Dec 1342166923442843654

🍬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.