National Poison Prevention Week

CPSC Warns that Narcotics and Water Beads Are Growing Risks Facing Young Children

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Poison Prevention Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is highlighting serious, growing hazards facing young children, including a surge in unintentional poisoning from narcotics, and additional hazards identified with water bead products. 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Poison Prevention Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is highlighting serious, growing hazards facing young children, including a surge in unintentional poisoning from narcotics, and additional hazards identified with water bead products.
  • The large water beads in CPSC's warnings contain levels of acrylamide in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
  • CPSC Recommendation: Remove water beads from any environment where young children may be present.
  • Store water beads in a secure container and location where young children cannot easily access them.

More Than 400,000 Animals Assisted by ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 2023

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for pets ahead of National Poison Prevention Week (March 17 – 23). In 2023, the APCC team of 163 veterinary professionals – including 22 board-certified veterinary toxicologists– helped more than 400,000 animals from across all 50 states.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for pets ahead of National Poison Prevention Week (March 17 – 23).
  • In 2023, the APCC team of 163 veterinary professionals – including 22 board-certified veterinary toxicologists– helped more than 400,000 animals from across all 50 states.
  • "Veterinary experts at the ASPCA Poison Control Center see a steady increase in call volume each year, which reflects an increased recognition of items that pose a potential risk to pets," said Dr. Tina Wismer, Senior Director of Toxicology, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
  • For more information about the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, please visit www.aspca.org/poison .

Washington Poison Center Launches Story Contest for Students

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Giovedì, Gennaio 11, 2024
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SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington's free service for medical advice on poisoning and drug overdoses, is launching its 18th annual Poison Prevention Contest for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington's free service for medical advice on poisoning and drug overdoses, is launching its 18th annual Poison Prevention Contest for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • In a departure from the artwork submissions of the past seventeen years, this year's contest invites students to submit short stories on household poisoning scenarios, poison prevention strategies, and WAPC's role in ensuring everyone's safety.
  • "As we launch our 18th Poison Prevention Contest, we recognize the dynamic nature of household poisoning," states Dr. Scott Phillips, Executive and Medical Director of the WAPC.
  • The contest is open to all Washington students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Canada launches new toll-free 1-844 POISON-X number for poison centres

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Martedì, Marzo 21, 2023
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Unfortunately, while there are currently nine different phone numbers used to access the five poison centres in Canada, many Canadians don't know the phone number for their local poison centre or even that the service is available.

Key Points: 
  • Unfortunately, while there are currently nine different phone numbers used to access the five poison centres in Canada, many Canadians don't know the phone number for their local poison centre or even that the service is available.
  • For this reason, Health Canada has launched a new toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X, or 1-844-764-7669, in collaboration with four Canadian poison centres, to make it easier for people in Canada to access critical medical advice for poisonings.
  • By calling this number, Canadians will now be re-routed to their local poison centre regardless of where they are calling from in the country.
  • "A single toll-free number to access the essential services of poison centres across Canada has been a long time coming and has been the vision of the Canadian Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicology for over 20 years.

CPSC Report Finds 37 Percent Spike in Child Poisoning Deaths in 2021

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Lunedì, Marzo 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs.
  • Child poisoning deaths have fallen by 73 percent since 1972 due to tough federal laws including the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 and the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 and the cooperation of the poison prevention community.
  • This community includes the American Association of Poison Control Centers, standard development organizations, consumer advocates, medical professionals, industry and government.
  • CPSC's latest report notes that African American children suffer a higher rate of unintentional pediatric poisoning injuries, 21.4 percent, compared to being 15.8 percent of the U.S. population.

Washington Poison Center Announces 2023 Poison Prevention Poster Contest Winner

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Giovedì, Marzo 16, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center is pleased to announce the winner of its 17 th annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest : Aarav Pillay, a 6th grade student at Kent Laboratory Academy in Kent, Washington.

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  • SEATTLE, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center is pleased to announce the winner of its 17 th annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest : Aarav Pillay, a 6th grade student at Kent Laboratory Academy in Kent, Washington.
  • The Washington Poison Center partnered with Seattle Children's for a second consecutive year to promote the poster contest and provide an online poison safety curriculum for elementary-aged students.
  • Aarav's artwork was transformed into the official Washington State Poison Prevention Poster for National Poison Prevention Week, March 19-25, 2023.
  • The Washington Poison Center encourages organizations and communities to participate in National Poison Prevention Week.

Recreational Drugs Makes ASPCA Annual List of Top Pet Toxins for the First Time

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Mercoledì, Marzo 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for pets ahead of National Poison Prevention Week (March 19 – 25). In 2022, the APCC team assisted 278,364 animals from across all 50 states resulting in a nearly 5 percent increase in call volume when compared to 2021. For the first time ever, recreational drugs including marijuana-based drugs, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and cocaine made the list, knocking out gardening products in the tenth spot. In 2022, the APCC team fielded nearly 11 percent more calls related to potential marijuana ingestion than in the previous year, and they have seen a nearly 300 percent increase in calls over the past five years. The cases most commonly seen at the APCC involve pets ingesting marijuana-laced baked goods which are more dangerous than ingesting plant material and can result in symptoms such as stomach upset, urinary incontinence, and ataxia.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time ever, recreational drugs including marijuana-based drugs, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and cocaine made the list, knocking out gardening products in the tenth spot.
  • To view the full list of the top ten toxins, please download this infographic .
  • Last year, the APCC marked a significant milestone of handling more than four million cases of potential pet toxicity.
  • If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.

Washington Poison Center & Seattle Children's Launch the 17th Annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest for Washington State Elementary Students

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Venerdì, Gennaio 20, 2023
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SEATTLE, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center and Seattle Children's invite Washington state elementary students to participate in the 17th Annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center and Seattle Children's invite Washington state elementary students to participate in the 17th Annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest.
  • The annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest asks students in grades kindergarten through 6th to show in poster-format how Mr. Yuk and the Washington Poison Center help keep people safe from harmful substances.
  • The winning artwork will be transformed into the Washington Poison Center's poster and other campaign materials for National Poison Prevention Week, March 19-25, 2023.
  • The Washington Poison Center is pleased to partner with Seattle Children's for a second year on promoting the poster contest and providing online poison safety curriculum for elementary-aged students.

CPSC Marks the 60th Anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week and Dramatic Drop in Child Poisoning Deaths Over the Decades

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Lunedì, Marzo 21, 2022
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Recent increases in fatalities demonstrate the need for continued vigilance and work to limit and eventually eliminate these preventable tragedies."

Key Points: 
  • Recent increases in fatalities demonstrate the need for continued vigilance and work to limit and eventually eliminate these preventable tragedies."
  • National Poison Prevention Week began in 1962.
  • Since then, the poison prevention community, which includes the American Association of Poison Control Centers, standard development organizations, consumer advocates, medical professionals, industry and government have worked together to address pediatric poisoning.
  • Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually.

Pantry of Pet Poisons

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Mercoledì, Marzo 16, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  When you think of your pantry, images of household staples, cooking supplies, snacks and other food items come to mind. In reality, what you may find is a pantry full of potential pet poisons.

Key Points: 
  • In reality, what you may find is a pantry full of potential pet poisons.
  • In honor of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline reviewed their case data and developed a list of the top 10 potential pet poisons commonly found in your pantry.
  • Here is Pet Poison Helpline's Top 10 Pantry of Pet Poisons:
    Animals are at a high risk for developing alcohol poisoning even with small amounts of alcohol.
  • Pet Poison Helpline, your trusted source for toxicology and pet health advice, is available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet.