What's the Number for Poison Control

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Hurricane Season Is Here.

Learn more about common poisonings
after a storm and how to avoid them.

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Get the facts about
poisonings in your
community.

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Many calls to poison centers
now involve medication
mistakes or misuse.

Call your poison control center any time,
for any medication mistake.

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Household products can look
good enough to taste.

Call your poison control center for immediate
assistance in case of exposure.

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Every season is snakebite
season in Florida.

Call your poison control center for
immediate assistance with any bite or sting.

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Many of Florida's native plants
can be toxic to people and pets.

Call your poison control center for help with
any plant poisoning.

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When you call the poison
control center, you're
speaking with a health
care professional.

Poison specialists are doctors, nurses,
and pharmacists with extensive training in
managing poisoned patients.

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Poisoning can happen
at any age.

Only half of calls to poison control centers
are about children. We're here for everyone.

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Surprise! Bet you didn't know
this could be poisonous...

E-cigarette liquid can be harmful to children.

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Florida's Poison Control Centers offer educational materials (English and Spanish) and poison prevention safety programs to the public. Contact poisoncenter@fpicn.org for more information. ... Healthcare professionals: Call the poison control center (1-800-222-1222) for consultation on any known or potential toxic exposure or issue including emerging drugs of abuse, environmental or chemical hazards, bites/stings, food poisoning or radiation. ... Hablamos español! Nuestros servicios estan disponibles las 24 horas/7 dias a la semana. Su llamada es gratis y confidencíal.

Text POISON to 797979 to add poison control as a contact in your phone.

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From our homes to yours, we wish you a happy #Thanksgiving!

Our nurses, pharmacists, and doctors are here, 24 hours a day, throughout the holiday weekend at 1-800-222-1222. Call us anytime if you need us.

🦃THANKSGIVING FOOD SAFETY🦃
As you start to prepare for #Thanksgiving, break out your food thermometer & keep these food safety tips in mind. If you have ?s or suspect food poisoning, we're here 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. https://youtu.be/SXHAwdo1Fvw

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🧳THANKSGIVING TRAVEL🧳
If you're heading out of town - make sure your medications are #UpAndAway, out of reach of small children. If you're staying with family/friends, check their home for potential dangers. We're here through #Thanksgiving weekend at 1-800-222-1222 #ToxTuesday

In case of a poisoning, would you do this or that?

Would you head straight to the emergency room or would you call to speak with a trained nurse, pharmacist or doctor who is trained in toxicology?

#DYK that most poisonings can be treated at home. Call 1-800-222-1222!

OK you home chefs. If you are preparing the feast next week, now is a great time to learn about these tips from @FloridaPoison to ensure you have a safe one! https://youtu.be/SXHAwdo1Fvw

The data is out on drug overdoses in 2020. Florida lost nearly 22 residents/day to drug poisoning, a 26% increase.

Opioids (mostly synthetic forms like fentanyl) were involved in 75% of deaths. We're here 24/7 for all poisonings or questions about safe use. #StopOverdose

Holiday shopping is underway! In some packages you may find a silica gel packet. It is non-toxic - the granules have almost the same ingredients as beach sand. The main risk is a child can choke on the packet. If anyone ever eats anything unusual, call 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTuesday

#DYK that many cough & cold meds are unsafe for young children? While it's tempting to give little ones cough syrup to help them sleep, a recent article in the journal Pediatrics highlights 118 deaths associated with this practice, as well as simple mistakes or overdoses.

When you change your clocks 🕰 this weekend it's the perfect time to test the batteries 🔋 in your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

Colorful cleaners and chemicals look like juice or sports drinks. Keep windshield wiper fluid and other chemicals in their original containers, up and away from children. Call 1-800-222-1222 if you need help or have questions. #PreventPoison

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