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Hurricane Season is Here

Learn more about common poisonings after a storm and how to avoid them by clicking here.

Storms knock your power out?

Never run a generator inside your home or garage. Get tips to keep your family safe by clicking here.

Make every day drug take back day,

Do you need to dispose of expired or unneeded medicine? Click to find a location to safely dispose near you: floridapoisoncontrol.org/medication-disposal-programs/

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Recalls

We post the latest recalls related to potentially poisonous products in our news section. Click here to read.

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Sniffle Season

Many cold and flu medications contain a fever reducer. Don't accidentally double dose.

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

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

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Every home needs a CO detector.

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Poisoning can happen at any age.

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

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Household products can look good enough to taste.

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

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

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

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Every season is snakebite season in Florida.

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

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Get the facts about poisonings in your community.

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Medication Drop Off

You can drop off unwanted, unneeded or expired medications all year. Click to find a location near you.

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Swimming Pool Chemical Safety

🚫 NEVER mix chemicals - it could create a toxic gas. 💨 Only handle chemicals in a well-ventilated space. 🔒 Keep products up and away from pets and kids, preferably in a locked area.

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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.

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

E-cigarette liquid can be harmful to children.

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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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