Keep your family and community safe by participating in the #DEA Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a site nearest to you: dea.gov/takebackday.

Keep your family and community safe by participating in the #DEA Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a site nearest to you: dea.gov/takebackday.

Everything is blooming in New Mexico! Avoid leaving children unattended while using garden chemicals, and always store chemicals in their original containers and out of sight and reach of children and pets.

Preventing stings and bites is necessary in the warmer weather. When applying #insect repellants, remember to: 🦟Apply to your hands and then apply to children's faces. Never apply to a child's hands, eyes, or mouth 🦟Avoid using DEET products on children under two months old

Check your lawn for mushrooms after a heavy rainfall. Pluck them and throw them away in a trash container that children and pets cannot access. Wash your hands thoroughly.

Secure your medications from children of all ages. If necessary, lock them up in a #medication #lockbox or locking bag.

#Poisonings can happen at any time and anywhere. You can be prepared by saving 1-800-222-1222 in your cell phone contacts.

Find out how to safely dispose of #medications at: cabq.gov/police/program….

Teach children not to eat any part of a plant. If a plant is eaten, clear the plant from the mouth and call 1-800-222-1222 for help.

It's #graduation season, and school's almost out for #summer! Teach teens about the dangers associated with too much #alcohol consumption, and keep track of alcohol in the home.

Remember to keep potential poisons out of sight and reach of #children and #pets. Click on the following link to learn more about #poison prevention: hsc.unm.edu/poison/poison-….

It's time to get #swimming pools ready for #summer! Pool chemicals are potential poisons that need to be stored and handled safely. Read the directions carefully and store chemicals out of sight and out of reach of children and pets.

If you have teens in your home who may be tempted to take #medications that aren't theirs, consider storing them in a medication lockbox or lock bag.

Keep #alcohol locked up, and talk to your #children about the dangers of too much alcohol consumption.

🚨 RECALL: Nasal Swabs and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs due to possible fungal contamination. These products may pose serious health risks, especially for children & those with weakened immune systems. Details: fda.gov/safety/recalls… #PoisonHelp ☎️ 1-800-222-1222

1. Apply #sunscreen first and let it soak into the skin for 15 minutes. 2. After 15 minutes, apply #bug spray. Never spray directly on the face. Instead, spray it into the palms of your hands and then apply it to the face, avoiding eye contact.

We're here to help you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you get #sunscreen in your eyes, call 1-800-222-1222 for fast, free, and confidential help.

🧳 Traveling soon? Pack meds in original containers and bring our number: 1-800-222-1222 🚗

Some #medications require limited #sun exposure. Please always read the prescription labels and directions carefully before you take any medication. Also, never store medications in a hot or humid environment. Extreme temperature conditions can reduce the medication's efficacy.

Reminder: Herbal supplements are not necessarily poison-free. cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/i…