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26 Sep 2024
🚨 Safety Alert: Handling Stings & Poisoning Emergencies
With rising stings & poison incidents, be prepared! From bee stings to toxic plants, knowing what to do is key.
🆘 Save the Poison Hotline: 1-800-222-1222! Quick action can save lives. mtdemocrat.com/
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26 Sep 2024
Save important numbers in your phone for emergencies. Beyond 911, consider National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 and Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 for toxic exposures. #suicidepreventionmonth
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24 Sep 2024
📚 Back-to-School Safety Alert! 📚
CA Poison Control shares tips to prevent accidental poisonings & hazards.
🆘 Save the Poison Hotline: 1-800-222-1222 🆘
Available 24/7 for emergencies. Quick action can save lives!
#BackToSchool #SafetyFirst
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23 Sep 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide can be isolating, but remember, you are not alone. Seeking help shows strength, and spreading awareness reinforces the message that hope and assistance are accessible to anyone dealing with suicidal thoughts. #suicidepreventionmonth
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13 Sep 2024
Creating a supportive environment at home is crucial in reducing the risk of suicide. Limiting access to means of harm is a significant step. While impossible to eliminate all risks, some measures can improve safety at home.
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11 Sep 2024
🚨 Classroom & Campus Safety Alert 🚨
CA Poison Control is enhancing school safety to prevent poisoning incidents & ensure swift responses.
📞 Poison Hotline: 1-800-222-1222 (24/7) 📞
Quick action saves lives! 🌟 #CampusSafety
More info: oakdaleleader.com/news/calif…
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10 Sep 2024
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Suicide prevention starts at home. Post the 988 number where it’s visible! Promoting awareness shows that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Emergency: 911
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9 Sep 2024
🚨 Public Safety Reminder 🚨
Fentanyl-related incidents are rising. If exposed to fentanyl or any dangerous substance, act fast!
🆘 Call the Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 🆘
More info: knewsradio.com/fentanyl-fron…
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9 Sep 2024
The Poison Hotline offers expert guidance 24/7 for suspected overdoses, accidental exposures, or questions about toxic substances. Quick action can make all the difference.
Stay safe, stay informed, and don’t hesitate to call. 🌟
#PoisonHotline #FentanylAwareness #StaySafe
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3 Sep 2024
1.6 million Americans attempted suicide in 2022, resulting in 49,476 deaths. That is 1 death every 11 minutes. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Join us to help raise awareness of suicide prevention. Learn more: calpoison.org/suicide-preven…
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30 Aug 2024
Cooking out this #LaborDay weekend? Be sure to protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness! 🍗🌽 fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve…
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28 Aug 2024
Doctors see a spike in Lyme disease cases during June, July, and August when ticks are most active. Stay safe and tick-aware this summer! pestworld.org/news-hub/pest-…
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23 Aug 2024
Recall 🚨: Authentik Fudge Recalls Fudge with Nuts Because of Potential Mold Growth fda.gov/safety/recalls-marke…
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When air quality is unhealthy from wildfire smoke, stay inside as much as possible and reduce outdoor activity. The Air Quality Index (AQI) can help you track local air quality and understand the health risks. bit.ly/46hlBdy
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17 Aug 2024
Feeling the heat during these triple-digit temperatures? 🥵 We are too! Dr. Cyrus Rangan of CPCS joined KCRA 3 to share tips about how to prevent and treat sun poisoning.
Have questions about sun poisoning? Call the Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. kcra.com/article/northern-ca…
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16 Aug 2024
Unregulated products like mushroom gummies can contain dangerous, unlabeled substances, leading to serious or life-threatening symptoms.
Questions about mushroom products? Call our Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
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15 Aug 2024
Fentanyl exposure in young children is rising sharply. In 2022, California had the highest fentanyl-related overdose deaths (6,473).
Keep medications out of reach of children. For questions about opioids, call the Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
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14 Aug 2024
Safety tip: Tape over battery compartments and recycle used batteries to prevent injury. Button batteries in car keys, remotes, and toys can be life-threatening if swallowed. Seek medical help immediately.
Questions? Call 1-800-222-1222.
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14 Aug 2024
PFAs, PFOs, and BPAs: What are they and why should you care? These chemicals leach from plastics, which are everywhere. Learn how to reduce your exposure, especially in food.
Questions about plastic exposure? Call the Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
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11 Aug 2024
Attention backpackers, hikers, and swimmers: Follow caution signs and health advisories at lakes. Blue-green algae can produce harmful cyanotoxins.
Raymond Ho from CA Poison Control discusses symptoms and safety. Questions? Call 1-800-222-1222.
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