Tag - Poison Prevention

Poison Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Collage of photos featuring a family, household cleaning products, hand sanitizer, and medications.

April 15, 2020
Community
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Emily Paterson, Maryland Poison Center, MPC, Poison Prevention

Follow these tips from the Maryland Poison Center to make sure your home is poison-safe for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Make Your Home Poison Safe During National Poison Prevention Week

Collage of common poison hazards.

March 18, 2019
Events, Practice
Angel Bivens, Maryland Poison Center, MPC, National Poison Prevention Week, NPPW, Poison Prevention, PPS

March 17-23 is National Poison Prevention Week. Learn some steps you can take to help protect your family against some common household hazards.

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MARYLAND POISON CENTER CELEBRATES NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK

A graphic announces National Poison Prevention Week, March 20–26, 2016, with text explaining that poisoning is the leading cause of injury‑related death in the U.S. Illustrated icons of household products, medications, and chemicals surround families and individuals, emphasizing poison safety awareness and prevention.

March 18, 2016
Baltimore, Community, Events, Practice
Angel Bivens, Maryland Poison Center, MPC, National Poison Prevention Week, Poison Prevention

MPC’s public education coordinator discusses the dangers of poisonings and offers advice to help families prevent them.

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