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This social media page is for general public education and consumer information only and is NOT monitored for questions. If you have a poison-related question, please call 1-800-222-1222, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to be routed to your nearest poison center.

02/12/2026

Why Poison Center Extra Services Matter to Families 💙

Poison Centers often provide more than poison help to meet community needs.

✔️ Specialty hotlines for issues like rabies exposure or COVID-19
✔️ Rapid surveillance to spot emerging health threats and unsafe products
✔️ Emergency response support with state and local partners
✔️ Trusted guidance that helps families avoid unnecessary ER visits

These added services help Poison Centers stay ready — and give families one reliable place to turn during both everyday scares and public health emergencies.

📞 Expert help. When it matters most.

02/11/2026

💊🚨 Medication Poisoning Can Happen Fast
Many childhood poisonings involve everyday medicines—often when kids get into them accidentally.

✔️ Store medicines up high and locked
✔️ Use child-resistant caps every time
✔️ Never call medicine “candy”
✔️ Keep purses and bags out of reach

If a child may have swallowed medicine or you’re not sure, act quickly.

📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential, and available 24/7.

02/10/2026

Why Poison Center “Ancillary Services” Matter to Families 🏠🩺

Poison Centers don’t just handle poison emergencies — many also provide additional public health services that support families during crises and everyday health concerns.

✔️ Specialty hotlines for issues like rabies exposure or COVID-19, funded by state and local partners
✔️ Expanded surveillance to spot emerging health threats and unsafe products
✔️ Emergency response support in partnership with government and community organizations
✔️ Case management and guidance beyond traditional toxicology, including some veterinary advice
✔️ Training and expertise applied to broader public health needs

These expanded services help Poison Centers stay operational and responsive, while making sure families have trusted, expert guidance during public health emergencies — often without needing to go to the ER or urgent care.

By leveraging their existing expertise in research, patient care, and surveillance, Poison Centers can quickly step in when communities face new or unexpected health threats.

For families, that means one reliable resource, ready to help — even when the emergency isn’t a “typical” poisoning.

📞 Expert help. Flexible response. Community protection.

02/09/2026

🍽️ Food safety is poison prevention!
Following the 4 Rules of Food Safety helps protect your family from foodborne illness and accidental poisoning:
🧼 Clean • 🔪 Separate • 🌡️ Cook • ❄️ Chill
Simple kitchen habits can prevent serious health emergencies.

02/08/2026

When the unexpected happens, Poison Centers are there to help families make safe, informed decisions.
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02/07/2026

Why Poison Center Public Education Matters to Families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚

Poison Centers don’t just respond to emergencies — they work every day to help families prevent them.

✔️ Dedicated health educators share poison prevention tips for homes, schools, and communities
✔️ Outreach campaigns help families know where to call in an emergency — free, fast, and 24/7
✔️ Educational support for schools, childcare centers, and community groups
✔️ Alerts and materials to help families use medications more safely
✔️ Training programs, like teaching schools how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses with naloxone

Poison Centers also partner with trusted agencies to share timely, life-saving information, including national efforts like preventing fentanyl poisonings. These campaigns help families make safer choices about medication storage, substance use, and exposure risks.

📱 Through websites and social media, Poison Centers deliver reliable public health information directly to families — right when they need it.

Prevention, education, and awareness work together to keep kids, teens, and adults safer at home and in the community.

02/05/2026

Why Poison Center Training Matters to Families 🏥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Poison Centers don’t just help families directly — they also train the healthcare professionals who care for your family.

✔️ Poison Centers provide specialized training for emergency departments, pharmacists, EMS, medical students, and residents
✔️ Many offer continuing education and certifications, helping providers stay up to date on poisoning and toxin care
✔️ Some Poison Centers provide bedside toxicology support, strengthening care during serious poison-related emergencies
✔️ This training expands the healthcare workforce ready to respond quickly and accurately

💡 Research shows that care guided by Poison Center–trained medical toxicologists improves the quality of treatment — meaning better decisions, safer care, and better outcomes for patients of all ages.

When families call a Poison Center or show up at an ER, they benefit from a network of experts working behind the scenes to ensure the best possible care.

📞 Expert help. Trained providers. Safer communities.

02/04/2026

🌿⚠️ Be Careful Around Plants with Oxalate Crystals
Some common houseplants and outdoor plants contain oxalate crystals, which can cause pain, swelling, and irritation if chewed or touched—especially for young children and pets.

✔️ Keep plants out of reach of kids and pets
✔️ Teach children not to chew on leaves or stems
✔️ Wear gloves when handling or trimming plants
✔️ Wash hands after gardening or plant care

If someone puts part of a plant in their mouth or has irritation after contact, don’t wait.

📞 Call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Address

301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX
77555

Telephone

(800) 222-1222

Website

https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/poison-center/poison-center

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This social media page is for general public education, raising poison prevention awareness, and consumer information only and is NOT monitored for questions. If you have a poison-related question, please call 1-800-222-1222, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to be routed to your nearest poison center. You’ll be able to speak directly with a friendly poison professional who will be happy to assist you. #PreventPoison