National Poison Prevention Week, March 15-21, 2009

Check out the new downloadable Poison Prevention Week Planner below. In the planner, you will find ideas for events and activities, information about how to partner with your local poison center and strategies to promote your events with media and community outreach.

Downloadable Poison Prevention Week Planner:

• Introduction - This is a two page PDF that describes National Poison Prevention Week and the role of HRSA in promoting this event nationally. (PDF - 197 KB)
• Poison Centers - Making the Right Call - This is a one page PDF file that provides general information about poisoning and Poison Centers. (PDF - 110 KB)
• Map of Poison Centers Nationwide - This is a one page PDF file that provides a visual representation of the Poison Centers across the United States. (PDF - 654 KB)
• Tips for Successful Event Planning - This a three page PDF file with tips for planning and suggested activities for target audiences. (PDF - 264 KB)
• Press Release Template - This is a two page PDF File that provides a template for creating local Press Release statements. (PDF - 151 KB)
• Proclamation Guide - This is a three page PDF file that provides two sample proclamations that can be used as a model for your community and leadership to implement activities around National Poison Prevention Week. (PDF - 420 KB)
• How to Write Public Service Announcements - This is a one page PDF file that provides a framework to develop a Public Service Announcement. (PDF - 210 KB)
• Snapshots of Successful Events - This is a two page PDF document which presents descriptions of several events that have been implemented to increase community awareness about poisons, poison safety and poison prevention. (PDF - 1,356 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions - This is a one page PDF document which presents frequently asked questions about poisonings. (PDF - 460 KB)
• Fact vs. Fiction - About Poisons and Poison Safety - This is a two page PDF document that provides clarity on common myths related to poisoning. (PDF - 268 KB)