A sweet reminder that looks can be deceiving! Janna Day, IPCC Education and Outreach Manager recently updated Medicine vs. Candy displays at Iowa healthcare facilities. Why? Little hands often mistake medicine for candy, with serious consequences.

🌟 Kick off your weekend solving a poisonous murder in #ThePoisonLab ep #31 🍄 Dr. Dan McCabe of @IowaMedTox and Dr. Crissy Lawson join Ryan Feldman (empoisonpharmd.bsky.social) to solve the case and provide expert advice. Listen 👂here👉shorturl.at/dwf65 OR anywhere you get your pod. #MedEd #FOAM

Poison ivy is no laughing matter! 📞Call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222📞 #poisonivy #poisonprevention #rashrelief #poisonhelp

Meet Susie, an SPI at the Iowa Poison Control Center. She stresses keeping harmful items locked away and educating kids about dangers. To read more about Susie, head over to Facebook and like and follow our page. #IowaPoisonControlCenter #SPIsAreHeroes

⚠️Morning routines can be chaotic! If child receives medication at school ✔️provide a list of all meds w/ dosage instructions ✔️stick with a consistent schedule to avoid double dosing ✔️check med expiration dates (esp. inhalers & EpiPens) before turning them in ☎ 1-800-222-1222

Pillboxes, or pill minders, can be a helpful way to organize medicine💊 Keep in mind that pill boxes are not child-resistant! ✔️ Keep them up high and out of reach of children ✔️Locked up is best🔒 ✔️ Secure pills and pill boxes in coat pockets, backpacks, purses & diaper bags

medical toxicologist here…I know a lot about poisonous plants please don’t drink Lily of the Valley tea (even if it’s for sale on TikTok) the plant is poisonous and can kill you

The new school year is almost here! As you're gathering supplies and getting the kids ready, don't forget these important steps ⬇️ Save the Iowa Poison Control Center's number now: 1-800-222-1222. We're here 24/7 for fast, expert advice. #BackToSchool #PoisonHelp #Iowa

Glue, batteries, plants... they might seem harmless, but they can be dangerous to curious kids. As a school nurse, be prepared. Save 1-800-222-1222 now. Your go-to resource for poison questions and fast help when you need it. #BackToSchool #SchoolNurse #PoisonSafety

Accidental Ingestion? Don't Search Online. Call Us. 🔍📞 If someone you know eats something they shouldn't have, resist the urge to search for information online. Our poison specialists are available 24/7 to provide trusted guidance. #PoisonControl #TrustedAdvice

We're answering some of the most frequently asked questions our poison centers receive. For more info, call us at 1-800-222-1222 or head to PoisonHelp.org to have your questions answered! Our poison experts are available 24/7 to help you and your loved ones stay safe.

Caffeine's everywhere: coffee, energy drinks, soda, and chocolate! It's easy to consume way more than you planned to. Caffeine can also cause dangerous interactions with medications. Check with a healthcare professional before taking a new medication with caffeine.

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While we love our furry friends, our Poison Help experts are trained to respond primarily to human-related poison exposures, and your call is always 100% free. Our friends at ASPCA do have an Animal Poison Control hotline for pets available 24/7 & may include a consultation fee.

If you eat weapons grade death syrup, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak to one of our pharmacists or nurses. #Simpsons

MacArthur Park in LA had 599 overdose runs vs 36 fire runs through August 2024. If a friend of family members suffers from Opioid Use Disorder, make sure naloxone is always near by - it can save a life. #naloxonesaveslives #naloxone latimes.com/california/sto…

Pediatric emergency department visits due to caffeine intoxication doubled from 2017 - 2023. What parents need to know about caffeine and children #caffeine #caffeinefix #CoffeeTime southernillinoisnow.com/2024/11/09/wha…

A new article in JAMA highlights the pivotal role that the Poison Control hotline and webPOISONCONTROL triage tool can play in the crucial moments after an unintentional poisoning. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

With windchills -20F and below across the state, heaters will be working overtime. Make sure detectors are installed and functional (CO detectors do not last forever). wsiu.org/community-upda…