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