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📣 Collection sites are officially open!
Join us in the fight against prescription drug misuse. Drop off your unused medications today to keep them out of the hands of kids and prevent unintentional poisonings.
Locate a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com.
♻️ Today is #NationalDrugTakeBackDay!
Safely dispose of unused or expired meds.
Find a collection site near you ➡ www.dea.gov/takebackday
🏡 During #NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek, take steps to reduce exposure to lead, especially in older homes.
Make sure to keep children away from peeling paint, and wash hands and toys regularly.
🧒🍼 Poison prevention starts early! Keep medicines, cleaners, and toxic products locked up and out of kids’ sight.
For poison emergencies, call 📞1-800-222-1222.
🎃👻 Most of our calls on #Halloween involve kids ages 0–5 and often from 💊 medicines or ✨ glow sticks & small toys.
Keep them safe:
🩹 Store meds & vitamins up high
💡 Keep glow sticks out of mouths
🍬 Hide edibles & alcohol
If a poisoning happens, call 1-800-222-1222.
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💊 Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek! A big shoutout to pharmacists who play a key role in preventing medication errors and poisonings. Always double-check your prescriptions and ask about safe storage!
Meet some of our amazing staff who are pharmacists and work at our poison center!
📱 It takes 2 seconds!
Scan and save our number now 👉 1-800-222-1222
Or add Upstate NY Poison Center to your contacts.
⚡️ Fast. 💸 Free. 🤫 Confidential.
🪫🍂 Many fall decorations and holiday toys use button batteries, which can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.
Keep these items out of reach of small children and pets.
Contact us immediately if you suspect one was swallowed!
The Upstate New York Poison Center is proud to be at
@sunygeneseo.bsky.social's Employee Wellness Fair today!
📍 MacVittie College Union Ballroom (2nd floor)
🕚 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Visit our table to learn more about poison prevention and wellness resources. 💙
Happy #NationalPastaDay! 🍝 Mix sauces, not chemicals!
✅ Keep cleaners away from food
✅ Read labels before you pour
If a mix-up happens, call 1-800-222-1222!
🎃 Trick-or-treat tip: inspect #candy before kids eat it & toss anything unwrapped.
👻 Watch out for small battery-powered toys & costume accessories that may contain button batteries.
👹 If something is swallowed or you’re worried, call 1-800-222-1222 right away!
🚸 Parents & caregivers: little hands are curious.
Put medicines, vitamins, and household chemicals out of reach and sight.
Keep original labels, lock up e-cigarettes, and never call medicine “candy.”
If you have questions, call 1-800-222-1222 (or 911 if it’s an emergency).
🌐 Did you know? Our website has poison prevention resources, brochures, and tips for every season. Visit us at www.upstatepoison.org.
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🍬 Did you know? Some medicines and household products look just like candy.
Bright colors and sweet smells can trick kids (and even adults).
Keep all products in their original containers and out of sight. When in doubt, call 1-800-222-1222.
❄️ Thinking about turning on the heat soon?
Test carbon monoxide detectors and never use grills, generators, etc. indoors!
🍂🍸 #Fall is a season for warm #cocktails, but remember that alcohol is toxic to young children and pets.
Always store alcoholic drinks out of reach and never leave them unattended. We are here to help 24/7!
💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
Mental health struggles can lead to emergencies like overdoses or poisonings.
📞 Need help?
➡ 1-800-222-1222 – Poison Center, 24/7 expert help
➡ 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
🧠 Mental health matters. You are not alone. 💜
🚨 Health care pros! 🚨
Join us & @upstatemedical.bsky.social EM Dept for the 29th Annual Toxicology Teaching Day!
📅 Oct 29, 2025 at The Collegian Hotel, Syracuse.
🕗 8 AM–3:30 PM
✅ Register early
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/ToxTeachingD...
🤧 Cold season = cough syrup in the house. Always follow the label, measure carefully, and keep meds out of reach.
Call us 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222 if a mix-up happens!
🍅 Wash all fruits and vegetables under running water, even if you’re going to peel them.
Use a clean vegetable brush to scrub firm fruits and vegetables like melons, avocados, and cucumbers.
During #NationalFirePreventionWeek , let’s not forget about #carbonmonoxide (CO) poisoning!
CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. Install detectors! For poison emergencies, call us at 1-800-222-1222!
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👶 National Child Health Day is a great reminder to keep little ones safe from poisons!
Store medicines, cleaning supplies, and other toxic substances out of reach and sight. Call our experts for help 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
🚘 Antifreeze is sweet, but can be deadly!
Just a few sips can kill harm a child or a pet. Store it securely & clean up spills immediately.
🍄 Fall mushroom foraging?
Remember: many wild mushrooms are poisonous and can cause serious illness. When in doubt, throw it out.
🍁🌿🌱Some outdoor plants and berries can be toxic if eaten!
Make sure kids and pets steer clear of anything unknown while enjoying fall activities.
Call our poison center with questions: 1-800-222-1222!
🪫🎃 Button batteries are hidden in many fall decorations and toys. If swallowed, they can cause life-threatening injuries.
Keep them out of reach of children and pets.
📲Call us: 1-800-222-1222.
🎃 One month ‘til Halloween! Stay safe:
🍬 Check candy, toss unwrapped
🧴 Keep glow sticks/cleaners away
🪙 Button batteries = danger if swallowed
👻 Prevention = safer Halloween!
Poisoning? Call 1-800-222-1222 (open 24/7, holidays too).
☕ It’s #NationalCoffeeDay!
Enjoy your coffee, but remember: caffeine can be toxic in high doses.
Keep coffee, energy drinks, and supplements stored safely away from children.
📲 We are open 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
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