Maryland Poison Center
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Providing free poison exposure advice and information to Marylanders 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. Part of @UMSOP. Follows, Likes, and RTs ≠ endorsements.
Maryland, USA
Joined February 2017
Older adults do not need the services of the Maryland Poison Center, right? Wrong! Read more about how the poison center can help older adults in our new blog-
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Did you recently start taking a new medicine or supplement? Have you updated your medicine list? Keeping a list can help prevent a mishap! Download our free template-
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Before you reach for an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine, read our blog for tips on safely getting through the cough and cold season-
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Want to make your home safer? Marylanders visit to request Poison Help magnets and stickers.
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Start the year off right by cleaning out your medicine cabinets. Unwanted and unused medicine should be safely disposed to keep you and your family safe. For more information on medicine disposal, visit
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Review these important safety tips to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning during this snow storm-
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Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless gas that can be deadly. Keep you and your family safe this winter season. Check out these tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning-
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Now that most of the presents are unwrapped, pay close attention to items with button batteries. The charred hotdogs show the damage that happens when a battery gets stuck in the esophagus; to watch how fast it happens!
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Wishing all those who celebrate, a meaningful Hanukkah and a peaceful new year!
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From all of us at the Maryland Poison Center, we wish you a Merry Christmas! Remember we are open 24/7/365, even on holidays like today.
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It’s officially winter! Brush up on our winter poison safety tips to keep you and your family safe this winter season-
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If you’re traveling this holiday season, poisonings can still happen. In fact, they might even be more likely! Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe-
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Calling all eggnog fans! If you are making eggnog, be “eggstra” safe. Only use pasteurized eggs and heat the egg base to 160°F. Do not rely on alcohol to kill bacteria.
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Keep your furry friends safe this holiday season too! Visit @PetPoisonHelp and @ASPCA_APCC for pet poison safety information.
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As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season! Read the blog at
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During Prohibition, an illness called jake walk caused by drinking contaminated Jamaica ginger extract. Jake walk earned its name from the unusual manner of walking people eventually acquired after drinking the jake. Read more in our new blog-
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This #GivingTuesday please consider donating so that we can continue to serve Marylanders. We rely on support from individuals like you to continue providing these vital poison control services at no cost to our callers. Please visit
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Avoid trouble in toy-land by buying safe toys for children. Read more about toy safety on our blog-
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Poison emergency? We've got your back! Our phone lines are open, and our specialists are available even on holidays. Thank you to the many other first responders and health professionals spending their #Thanksgiving serving Marylanders.
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