Washington Poison Center

04/20/2026

1️⃣ Drink some water
2️⃣ Hunker down and give your body time to recover
3️⃣ Text us (206-526-2121) or call us (1-800-222-1222) if you're feeling seriously unwell. We’re here to help!
4️⃣ Once you’re better, think about what may have caused it (strain, method, dosage) to avoid feeling sick next time
🤝 There's no shame or judgement in asking for help... we’ve got your back!

04/16/2026

It’s almost time for An Antidote Affair! 🎉 Come out to The Swedish Club on May 7 to celebrate our 70th anniversary and support a vital, life-saving service. You can look forward to a fun evening with:

*Tasty hors d'oeuvres and handcrafted zero-proof cocktails
*A curated silent auction & a mini-live auction (catalog coming soon!)
*Fun raffle baskets
*Brain-teasing games and prizes
*Photos with Mr. Yuk

The event is free to attend; we hope you'll be inspired to support the health, safety, and peace of mind of everyone across our state!

Register for free here: https://events.humanitix.com/antidote-affair-seattle

04/14/2026

We're proud to partner with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for poison prevention, outreach, and education! 🫶 Thanks to funding from the Muckleshoot Charity Fund, we were able to print a huge supply of Mr. Yuk stickers to keep little hands off harmful products. Thank you, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, for supporting our efforts and prioritizing the safety of kids across the state! 🙏

Get Mr. Yuk stickers for your home or organization at https://www.wapc.org/order-materials/.

04/13/2026

04/10/2026

we are more than a hotline and a call center? We are also Public Health! This , we’re celebrating our Public Health Team. They take our medical expertise out of the office and deliver it directly to you in your neighborhoods, schools, and community gathering places. Their tailored programs prevent poisoning and reduce harm in every corner of Washington… because the best way to manage a poison emergency is to prevent it before it ever starts 💚 send them a thanks for all of their hard work!

04/10/2026

E-news is out! Check out the latest news, stories, and tips from the poison center:

🥳 Celebrating 70 years
💰️ Saving $3.1 billion
💊 Double dosing
💉 In the news with GLP-1s
🎭️ Mr. Yuk casting call..and more!

Go to the link here:
https://mailchi.mp/wapc.org/tox-talk-spring26

Not on the list? Sign up here: https://www.wapc.org/contact/

04/09/2026

Still eating leftovers from Easter brunch? The bacteria that causes food poisoning can't been seen or smelled. In general, leftovers are only safe for 3-4 days... It's time to toss them! 🗑️

04/07/2026

Refrigerated hard boiled eggs are safe to eat for up to 1 week. Be sure to toss any eggs that were unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours 🗑️ Call us for Help or questions about food safety: 1-800-222-1222

04/06/2026

🍬🐣 Some medicines and cannabis edibles look (and taste) just like candy... For kids determined to dig into their Easter basket candy stash, it can be easy to mix up what's safe with what isn't
🔒️ Always keep edibles and meds locked up and separate from candy
✅️ Don't have a locked storage option? Keep them up high and out of sight

04/05/2026

We hope your Easter has been eggs-traordinary! 🐰🥚 Don't let those hard-boiled eggs sit out for too long, or they'll hop away from freshness 🗑Toss any eggs that sat out for longer than 2️⃣ hours

04/04/2026

Help them be ready if they ever need us 💕
1-800-222-1222

04/03/2026

🥤Dye liquid can be mistaken for juice
🍬Dye tablets look like candy
🤢Ingesting either of them can cause upset stomach
☎️ If someone has ingested the liquid or tablets, call us at 1-800-222-1222. We are here to help!