03/24/2026
March is Poison Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of medication and household chemical safety. Every year, Poison Control Centers help millions of people manage potential poison exposures safely and quickly. The Poison Control Center answers a call every 15 seconds in the United States, helping people safely manage medication mistakes, chemical exposures, and other poison emergencies
𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗶𝗽: Store medications, cleaning products, and chemicals out of reach and out of sight of children, and always keep products in their original containers.
If a poisoning or medication mistake occurs, Poison Control is available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert guidance
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)