Poison Centers Can Help
 America's poison centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you. The Poison Help hotline 1-800-222-1222 serves as a key medical information resource and helps reduce costly emergency room visits. More
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Keep Kids Safe
 A poison is something that makes you sick or hurts you if you eat, drink, touch or smell it. Poisons can be SOLID. Solid poisons can be chunky or chewy like pills, batteries, plants, and berries. More
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The Value of Poison Centers
 Every 8 seconds someone calls a poison center. Almost 90% of the people who call have their poison emergency managed over the telephone by center staff and do not have to seek help from a physician’s office or make a visit to the emergency department. Learn more
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Springtime Poison Concerns
 Springtime brings new poison exposure dangers: poisonous plants, snakes, pesticides and fuel products are among the hazards of which consumers should be aware. More
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Adult Poison Awareness
 Read and follow the directions and warnings on the label before taking any medicine. If you have any questions about the intended use of your medicine, contact your doctor. More
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Find Your Local Poison Center
 Find your local poison control center on a map of the United States or by using the AAPCC's search page. More
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