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Wishing everyone a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa!
12/26/2025

Wishing everyone a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa!

Happy Hanukkah! We wish all those who celebrate peace and light this season.
12/25/2025

Happy Hanukkah! We wish all those who celebrate peace and light this season.

Merry Christmas from the Maryland Poison Center! Remember we are open 24/7, even on holidays like today.
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Maryland Poison Center! Remember we are open 24/7, even on holidays like today.

On this Christmas Eve and National Eggnog Day, be “eggstra” mindful. Use pasteurized eggs, heat the egg base to 160°F, a...
12/24/2025

On this Christmas Eve and National Eggnog Day, be “eggstra” mindful. Use pasteurized eggs, heat the egg base to 160°F, and remember that alcohol alone doesn’t kill bacteria.

Winter cheer should never come with hidden risks. This holiday season, stay aware and prioritize safety for everyone at ...
12/23/2025

Winter cheer should never come with hidden risks. This holiday season, stay aware and prioritize safety for everyone at home. Read our information sheet for more- https://bit.ly/HolidayPoisonSafety-Info

When you’re unsure about a medicine, don’t guess. Call the MPC for safe, reliable identification.
12/22/2025

When you’re unsure about a medicine, don’t guess. Call the MPC for safe, reliable identification.

Ready to check your clues? Here’s the answer key to our winter poison crossword. Great job putting your poison preventio...
12/22/2025

Ready to check your clues? Here’s the answer key to our winter poison crossword. Great job putting your poison prevention skills to the test!

Happy National Crossword Puzzle Day! Test your knowledge with our winter-themed poison safety puzzle and see how many hi...
12/21/2025

Happy National Crossword Puzzle Day! Test your knowledge with our winter-themed poison safety puzzle and see how many hidden hazards you can spot. Stay tuned for the answer reveal tomorrow!

From look-a-likes to curious kiddos, there are many ways alcohol can be dangerous at gatherings. Check out our new blog ...
12/19/2025

From look-a-likes to curious kiddos, there are many ways alcohol can be dangerous at gatherings. Check out our new blog for alcohol safety tips to see how to stay safe at gatherings this holiday season-

The holiday season is a time for gatherings and celebrations – and for many, enjoying festive drinks. While alcohol can be part of the fun, it also brings certain risks if not handled carefully, especially around children and guests. In

Bubble lights and snow globes may contain toxic liquids that can be harmful if swallowed. Be sure to place them up, away...
12/19/2025

Bubble lights and snow globes may contain toxic liquids that can be harmful if swallowed. Be sure to place them up, away, and out of reach of young children. Call 1-800-222-1222 anytime for poison help.

Holiday safety isn’t just for humans. Protect your pets too! Visit Pet Poison Helpline  and ASPCA Animal Poison Control ...
12/18/2025

Holiday safety isn’t just for humans. Protect your pets too! Visit Pet Poison Helpline and ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for tips to keep pets safe from seasonal hazards.

With the holidays just around the corner, we’re unwrapping something special: A bundle of trusted tips and resources to ...
12/17/2025

With the holidays just around the corner, we’re unwrapping something special: A bundle of trusted tips and resources to help you keep your celebrations safe and free from poisonings. Discover everything you need for a worry-free season on our blog: https://bit.ly/3ZX8L3h

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