Indiana Poison Center

03/17/2026

How do you know if you should call Poison Help or 911? 🧐

Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure. For all other poisoning symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert!

The Poison Help line is fast, free, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know
when you might need it.

☎️ 1-800-222-1222.

03/17/2026

Top calls to Indiana Poison Center



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INDIANAPOLIS — Everyday items can be poisonous, especially to young children. In 2025, there were approximately 20,000 calls regarding kids who had potentially ingested something of concern. Dr. Bl…

03/17/2026

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03/16/2026

Kids see gummy medicine like vitamins, melatonin, or cannab*s and think “candy!”

But they can be dangerous. Here’s how to help your kids stay safe:
🍬 Store gummies up, away, and out of sight, preferably in a locked box or cabinet.
🍬 Never call gummy medicines “candy”.
🍬 Keep gummies in their original container.

☎️ Call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 to get connected to your local poison center. Poison Centers are here for you with confidential, non-judgmental, and free expert advice.

03/15/2026

It’s the first day of National Poison Prevention Week!

When the unexpected happens, we’re here for you. Poison Centers are 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 center can help you!

Have a story about a time you called the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222)? Share it in the comments.

03/14/2026

03/09/2026

To stay up today with the food recalls:

Visit 👉 https://indianapoisoncenter.org/recalls/
Call ☎️ 1-800-222-1222