North Carolina Poison Control

03/30/2026

With the weather warming, you may begin to see snakes outside. NC Poison Control can help when someone is bitten by a snake. You can also find some first aid steps in this article.

Here’s what to do if you see one or get bitten.

03/21/2026

That’s a wrap on ! We leave you with the faces at NC Poison Control who are so happy to help when you call! We’re here for you any time day or night. No question is too big or too small. We're only a phone call or chat away.

1-800-222-1222
www.NCPoisonControl.org

03/20/2026

As promised, here’s a first look at our brand-new look-a-like poster, which is ready to order through our online store.

The poster reflects products we’re frequently called about—including caffeinated drinks, medications, and cleaners.

Look-a-likes seem to capture people’s attention, and we hope this poster prompts discussion about items that can be potentially poisonous in the home: https://poisonshop.org/look-a-like-poster/.

-a-likes

Description Adults know the difference between medicine and candy, but young children often don't.  Our NEW 18x24 look-a-like poster features common products that children can mistake for snacks or drinks.  You can prevent a look-a-like poison exposure by storing chemicals and medicine up and out ...

03/19/2026

We’re making our way through National Poison Prevention Week, and it wouldn’t be NPPW without talking about the value of poison centers.

You may not know, but NC Poison Control is one of 53 poison control centers serving the country. We all share the same phone number: 1-800-222-1222. That means you can get help from nurses, pharmacists, and doctors specially trained in managing poison exposures no matter where you are in the country.

Here’s an infographic that highlights our cost savings and return on investment. Poison centers are a pretty great deal! Share this with a friend and program our number for when you might need it.

03/18/2026

Did you know your local poison center can help you treat venomous bites and stings?

In fact, experts at NC Poison Control can provide medical treatment advice about the many snakes found in NC if you’re ever bitten. Healthcare providers call NC Poison Control for help managing their snake-bitten patients as well.

Visit our online store to order a free snake brochure detailing the types of snakes local to NC and how to prevent a snake bite: https://poisonshop.org/snake-pack/

Description Order our free snake pack to learn about the venomous snakes found in NC, what to do to prevent a bite, and what to do if bitten.  Snake pack also comes with an NC Poison Control magnet and sticker.  This brochure can help you know when to call 911 and when to call NC Poison Control fo...

03/17/2026

Here's a question to ask yourself during National Poison Prevention Week: How do you know when you should call poison control or 911?

Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure. For all other poisoning symptoms, call NC Poison Control to connect with an expert nurse or pharmacist. We are fast, free, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know when you might need it. Program the number for fast and easy access: 1-800-222-1222.

03/16/2026

Medication look-a-like mistakes are easy to make—especially for a child. Vitamin, melatonin, or cannabis gummies can look similar to fruit snack gummies. To prevent an unwanted medicine gummy exposure follow these steps:

• Store gummies up, away, and out of sight, preferably in a locked box or cabinet.
• Never call gummy medicine “candy.”
• Keep gummies in their original container.

Call NC Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential, non-judgmental advice if a child gets into a medicine gummy. We’ll have more look-a-like resources for you later this week.

03/15/2026

It’s the first day of National Poison Prevention Week! NC Poison Control is open 24/7, 365 days a year for questions and emergencies, with fast, free, confidential, and expert advice. Join us each day of to learn how your local poison control center can help you!

03/03/2026

We're celebrating National Poison Prevention Week all month long. Join us! Here are 5 ways to celebrate .
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01/23/2026

Did you know that poison centers are a great return on investment?

In addition to the fast help we provide right at the spot of the call or chat, we're also a free service! A new study, linked below, shows that every dollar spent on poison centers generates about $17 in benefits. Thank you to our local, state, and federal funders for investing in NC Poison Control.
http://bit.ly/3NHmGqh

01/22/2026

Winter weather is headed our way. A wintry mix, freezing temperatures, and potential power outages can make for dangerous conditions both inside and outside the home, especially concerning carbon monoxide (CO).

Follow these steps when using generators, stoves, or grills and learn the signs of CO poisoning: www.NCPoisonControl.org.

Contact NC Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 with concerns about CO poisoning.

01/21/2026

If you've ever had to contact poison control, you understand the value of that phone call for yourself or your loved one. We want to share a new report that helps quantify the value of poison control on a larger scale--one that addresses the impacts poison control centers have on communities and healthcare systems.

NC Poison Control manages around 70% of cases at the site of the call or chat. This means we help reduce the burden of unnecessary healthcare utilization. In other words, we help keep people out of the ER or urgent care who don't need to be there, and we can help reduce the length of stay for those who do need hospitalization.

Take a look at the key findings from this report on the National Impact of Poison Centers: http://bit.ly/3NHmGqh

Let us know if you've seen or felt the value of poison control.