#HappyMothersDay to all the amazing mother figures, near or far. A special shout out to the incredible moms at #PoisonCentres helping Canadians with their poison emergencies each and every day. 💕

It's Emergency Preparedness Week! #DYK that your area may be more at risk for one kind of disaster over another. Knowing the risks specific to your area can help you prepare.

Make an emergency plan with Get Prepared ➡️ ow.ly/UCeE50RwyTf

#EPWeek2024 #ReadyforAnything

Check out the great info from @AbouKidsHealth to find out more about household hazards & poisons!

Happy #NursingWeek to our incredible nursing team at Ontario Poison Centre and all our nursing partners across Canada! 💚 Your dedication, expertise and compassion make a real difference everyday. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to poison safety.

Yesterday was National #DoctorsDay ! Thank you Drs. Thompson, Mackenzie, Juurlink, Austin, Lazongas, An, Rigg, Kamani, Chuang and Swoboda for your expert advice and keeping our communities #poison safe! 🥼💡

#Bubbles are a fun activity, but always monitor your little ones! #PreventPoison by advising kids to keep bubble solution out of their mouths. If accidentally ingested, liquid may cause nausea or vomiting.

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#TuesdayTips

It’s that time again - #SpringCleaning ! ⏰

Let’s #RethinkPoisons and keep our homes #poison safe with these 5 helpful tips. 🌷⛅

#PreventPoisons #MondayMotivation

Noticing clusters of ants wandering around your home? Remember, #AntTraps often contain #BoricAcid or #Permethrin which can be toxic if ingested.

Always place bug traps/liquid out of reach of children.

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It may be tempting to get rid of those bulky bottles, but you should always keep anti-freeze or coolant liquids in their original containers with labels to avoid an accidental ingestion. ❄️

Suspect a #poisoning ? ☎️ 1-844-764-7669.

#PreventPoison #SafeStorage #SpringCleaning

🍄 Let's talk mushrooms! 🍄

✅ Check outdoor areas for #mushrooms before children play (especially after it rains).
✅ Remove all mushrooms growing near your home.
✅ Teach children that all wild mushrooms may be harmful.

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#PoisonPrevention

This or that? Which can be toxic if ingested? 🤔
#WildLeek & #LilyoftheValley shoots are often confused but early Lily shoots contain cardiac glycosides & are toxic for the heart. #PreventPoison & never eat any plants you are unsure of.

Suspect a #poisoning ? ☎️ 1-844-764-7669

📲 Do you know which number to call? Keep 911 lines open for emergencies only.

If you suspect a #poisoning , call us at 1-844-764-7669.

#PoisonPrevention

#CherryBlossom season is here and Ontario is in full bloom!💮

Though the blossoms are not toxic, the trees’ seeds, leaves and bark contain cyanogenic glycosides which can be #toxic if ingested.

Potential #poisoning ? ☎️ 1-844-764-7669
#PreventPoison #flowers #PoisonSafety

#DYK personal care products, including toothpaste & #mouthwash , are the third most common call for kids under 6 years of age.🦷

Check out Ontario Dental Association (ODA) for tips on choosing right #toothpaste for you & your family.

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#OralHealthMonth #FunFactFriday

Attention Parents! There are unregulated cannabis products that look like candy in stores.

Keep all cannabis products out of sight, out of reach, and locked up.

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Spring cleaning on the mind? Don't forget your bathroom cabinets! 🧽💊

#DYK in Ontario, you can take your old or expired prescription or over the counter #medications to ANY pharmacy to properly dispose of them.

Suspect a poisoning? ☎️ 1-844-Poison-X (764-7669)

#PreventPoison

#PreventPoison from Poison Ivy!
🧐Know what Poison Ivy looks like...Leaves of three let them be! Wear protective clothing 🧤👖 in areas where Poison Ivy might be found.

More info: ow.ly/zsCT50Reuvq

Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk

Many #plants , #berries & #mushrooms growing near you may be harmful if eaten.

🌻 Learn the plants, #flowers etc. growing nearby.
🌳 Ask a plant nursery to identify unknown plants.
🍄 Keep bulbs, berries, seeds away from children.

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#PreventPoison

💡Do you know about #Squill ?🌱

This plant, amongst many other plants, contains toxic compounds that can pose serious cardiac risks if ingested.

Check out the full list of poisonous plants here: ow.ly/mHcq50IQTM8

Potential poisoning? ☎️ 1-844-764-7669

#PreventPoison

#EidMubarak to all celebrating the sacred holiday of #EidAlFitr , marking the end of Ramadan for Muslims worldwide! 🛕 May this day be a time for celebration, gratitude and reflection.