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Confidential, free emergency poisoning treatment advice is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us at 1-800-222-1222.

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Planning a picnic? Keep cold foods, cold, in a cooler, & in the shade. Don't consume perishable foods that have been left out for 2+ hours, or more than 1 hour if the temperature is over 90°F

Planning a picnic? Keep cold foods, cold, in a cooler, & in the shade. Don't consume perishable foods that have been left out for 2+ hours, or more than 1 hour if the temperature is over 90°F
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One of our most common calls around the 4th of July is about glow sticks. Kids often break or bite them - swallowing the liquid or splashing it in their eyes. Be sure to supervise kids who are using them, and call us if it happens to you 1-800-222-1222

One of our most common calls around the 4th of July is about glow sticks. Kids often break or bite them - swallowing the liquid or splashing it in their eyes. Be sure to supervise kids who are using them, and call us if it happens to you 1-800-222-1222
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#DYK? In Kentucky, only about half our calls to poison control are about kids under five. We talk to adults every day who have made medication mistakes or forget to read the label before using chemicals like cleaners and pesticides

#DYK? In Kentucky, only about half our calls to poison control are about kids under five. We talk to adults every day who have made medication mistakes or forget to read the label before using chemicals like cleaners and pesticides
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🎆FIREWORKS ARE POISONOUS 🎆#DYK fireworks contain toxic chemicals that can be dangerous if swallowed? Keep an eye on kids & pets & safely dispose of used fireworks. If anyone ingests one (including pop-its & snakes fireworks), call us if it happens 1-800-222-1222

🎆FIREWORKS ARE POISONOUS 🎆#DYK fireworks contain toxic chemicals that can be dangerous if swallowed? Keep an eye on kids & pets & safely dispose of used fireworks. If anyone ingests one (including pop-its & snakes fireworks), call us if it happens 1-800-222-1222
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Heading out on vacation?🧳 ✈️Remember to pack your poison prevention 🔐Keep medications, vitamins and other supplements -- including gummies -- stored up and out-of-reach of children (using a lock bag can be handy) 📲you can reach poison help nationwide at 1-800-222-1222

Heading out on vacation?🧳 ✈️Remember to pack your poison prevention
🔐Keep medications, vitamins and other supplements -- including gummies -- stored up and out-of-reach of children (using a lock bag can be handy)
📲you can reach poison help nationwide at 1-800-222-1222
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#BackToSchool2024 = hectic mornings. Avoid medication mix-ups by reading the label and having a family plan when giving kids meds. If there is a medication mix-up, call us for #Poison help 1-800-222-1222

#BackToSchool2024  = hectic mornings. Avoid medication mix-ups by reading the label and having a family plan when giving kids meds. If there is a medication mix-up, call us for #Poison help 1-800-222-1222
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#BackToSchool2024 Markers, glue, crayons, paint and other items can look like they taste good, especially to younger students who might be seeing them for the first time. Store them up and out-of-reach when they're not in use and call us if someone eats them 1-800-222-1222

#BackToSchool2024  Markers, glue, crayons, paint and other items can look like they taste good, especially to younger students who might be seeing them for the first time. Store them up and out-of-reach when they're not in use and call us if someone eats them 1-800-222-1222
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#BackToSchool2024 Change in routine = hectic mornings. Double dosing or giving the wrong medication are common calls we get at poison control during the first few weeks of school if it happens to you call us and we can help 1-800-222-1222

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Are your kids taking medications by themselves? 🧐Teach older children & teens how to read labels & follow dosing instructions ⚠️Explain that taking extra medication can be dangerous & will not help them feel better faster ☎️For poison questions or emergencies 1-800-222-1222

Are your kids taking medications by themselves?
🧐Teach older children & teens how to read labels &
follow dosing instructions
⚠️Explain that taking extra medication can be
dangerous & will not help them feel better faster
☎️For poison questions or emergencies 1-800-222-1222
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👯Teach children to never share medications with classmates ❌ Medication that helps one person can be harmful to another 💬Children should always ask an adult before putting anything in their mouth. For poison questions or emergencies call us at 1-800-222-1222 #BacktoSchool2024

👯Teach children to never share
medications with classmates
❌ Medication that helps one person can be harmful
to another
💬Children should always ask an adult before putting
anything in their mouth. For poison questions or
emergencies call us at 1-800-222-1222
#BacktoSchool2024
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Anything can be a canvas for the child artist 🎨 Read the label and choose nontoxic products 🧼 Wash products off of skin with soap and water 📱 Call us if something is splashed in the eyes or eaten 👀 Keep supplies out of sight & reach when they are not being used #BacktoSchool

Anything can be a canvas for the child
artist
🎨 Read the label and choose nontoxic
products
🧼 Wash products off of skin with soap and water
📱 Call us if something is splashed in the eyes or eaten
👀 Keep supplies out of sight & reach when they are
not being used
#BacktoSchool
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Kids can help tidy up, but only adults should use cleaning products 🔒 Store cleaning products in their original containers, out of sight & reach of kids ❌ Never mix cleaning products - some products can create dangerous fumes when they're mixed 🧐 Always read & follow the label

Kids can help tidy up, but only adults
should use cleaning products
🔒 Store cleaning products in their original containers,
out of sight & reach of kids
❌ Never mix cleaning products - some
products can create dangerous fumes when they're
mixed
🧐 Always read & follow the label
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Hectic mornings make medication mistakes more likely! 🙋 Identify 1 parent/caregiver to be in charge of giving medications 👀 Slow down & read the label to make sure you're giving the right medication to the right child. If a mistake does happen, call us at 1-800-222-1222

Hectic mornings make medication
mistakes more likely!
🙋 Identify 1 parent/caregiver to be in charge of giving
medications
👀 Slow down & read the label to make sure you're
giving the right medication to the right child. If a
mistake does happen, call us at 1-800-222-1222
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School is back in session. Keep your kiddos safe this school year by saving our number in your phone today 📱 1-800-222-1222 #backtoschool #poisoncontrol

School is back in session. Keep your
kiddos safe this school year by saving our number in
your phone today 📱 1-800-222-1222
#backtoschool #poisoncontrol
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👩‍🏫Teach kids the appropriate amount to use (about the size of a dime) 🍓 If you have young kids, avoid fruity smelling sanitizers. Young kids can mistake these for yummy treats 📱 Call us if there's a sanitizer mishap 1-800-222-1222 #backtoschool #preventpoison

👩‍🏫Teach kids the appropriate amount to
use (about the size of a dime)
🍓 If you have young kids, avoid fruity smelling sanitizers. Young kids can mistake
these for yummy treats
📱 Call us if there's a sanitizer mishap 1-800-222-1222
#backtoschool #preventpoison
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Mixing household cleaners doesn't make them stronger, it can makes #poison gas Cleaning mistake? Get to fresh air and call 1-800-222-1222

Mixing household cleaners doesn't make them stronger, it can makes #poison gas Cleaning mistake? Get to fresh air and call 1-800-222-1222
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If you’re packing school lunches, here are a few tips to keep them safe: 🍗Perishable items should include two cold sources. 🧊If you pack school lunches the night before, refrigerate overnight. 🚮Throw away all leftover food and do not reuse food packaging or paper bags.