Top 20 substances people called us about in 2016.
What are the top 20 substances cited in poisoning exposures last year? What percentage of calls were about teens? These answers and more can be found in our 2016 Data Snapshot:...
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Tips to keep every member of your family safe. The post Prevent Back-to-School Poison Mistakes appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
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Keep your little ghouls and goblins safe this Halloween! The post Keep your little ghouls and goblins safe this Halloween! appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
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Keeping a list of all your medications could save your life. Print your own foldable tracking tool HERE >> The post Write it down! appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
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The Poison Center responds to the "Tide Pod Challenge" The post “They’re doing what?” appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
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Don't be fooled: Poison Control Centers will never ask for social security numbers or credit card information and will only call individuals to follow up on medical issues. Some criminals have been...
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when the power goes out. Poorly placed generators are a leading cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn more >> The post STAY SAFE appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
View ArticleWatch this!
Our Educator visits WDBJ7 in Roanoke to share some poison safety tips. The post Watch this! appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
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Severe bleeding linked to synthetic cannabinoid ("fake weed") use. https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/274/2018/05/Bleeding-Linked-to-SC-Use-2018-1.pdfThe post ALERT: appeared first...
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Check out this 15 second video The post Watch: Billy Won’t Share appeared first on Blue Ridge Poison Center.
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