The official Twitter page of the Texas Poison Center Network (TPCN), which is made up of six regional poison control centers.

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TexasPoisonControl retweeted
Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage trib.al/eS02A8k
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Join our partners at @TTUHSCEP and the @TXPoisonControl for a virtual train-the-trainer Community Health Worker Workshop. Wednesday, July 20, 8 am – noon MT. Register at ttuhscep.webex.com/ttuhscep/….
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TexasPoisonControl retweeted
Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez honored to record a podcast with our friends at Texas Poison Control Network @DEADallasDiv would like to thank Melinda Crockom @CSec911, S. David Baker, Tommie Ferguson & Ronica Farrar @TXPoisonControl
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Join us this Friday at 12pm CST for our upcoming Holiday Twitter Chat in partnership with the @VAPoisonCenter. Follow the hashtag #holidaypoisons
TexasPoisonControl retweeted
If you have prescription opioids in your home, make sure to store them in a secure place away from children, family, friends, and visitors. This simple act can help prevent opioid misuse. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xM3VE. #OpioidMisuse #OverdosePrevention
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Dr. Salvador Baeza of @TxPoisonControl spoke with @abc7breaking’s @IrisLopezTV about the rise in #snakebites and what to do if you’ve been bitten by a snake. View his recommendations here: kvia.com/news/2020/07/20/sna…
Monsoon season isn’t just a busy season for storms — it’s also a busy season for snake sightings and snake bites as people head out to local trails during the Covid-19 pandemic. kvia.com/news/2020/07/20/sna…
TexasPoisonControl retweeted
1-2-3 pasos sencillos para darle acetaminofén de manera segura a sus hijos. Descargue esta guía útil para encontrar la dosis correcta según el peso de su hijo: bit.ly/Spanish_children_dose #KYDkids
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As the temperature starts to drop, our skin may get a little drier and we may use lotion as the solution. However, it's important to keep lotion properly stored away from children as it is not safe when ingested. Read more: loom.ly/iPAm1B4
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VIDEO: 5 facts about Poison Control Centers. #NPPW19 #PreventPoison facebook.com/308590285713/vi…
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Day 2 - Protect your pets this holiday season. Some plants can be dangerous to both kids and animals. Know before your decorate and keep the @TXPoisonControl number handy - 800-222-1222.
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TexasPoisonControl retweeted
Many on social media are posting about eating laundry pods. @TXPoisonControl spoke to @AmandaOnFOX7 abt the dangers of doing this & how to keep your kids safe bit.ly/2n17RzK
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TexasPoisonControl retweeted
The parents to these idiots doing that, must have been on drugs throughout their pregnancy.
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Can you tell the difference in these similar looking products? If you can’t, how can a child?
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Going hiking? Learn to steer clear of Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac cdc.gov/niosh/topics/plants/ – at Ramsey, MN
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Recall of baby food due to glass found in products! abcnews.go.com/US/beech-nut-…
Who answers when you call #PoisonHelp? EXPERT clinicians- nurses, pharmacists, docs. #PreventPoison
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#NPPW Poison Lady reveals Top 5 Poison Hazards in Your Home youtu.be/bh5Yc7lBBcw #preventpoison
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TexasPoisonControl retweeted
80,000 children. That’s why you should save this number in your phone: 800-222-1222. #PreventPoison
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#NPPW is NEXT WEEK! Check out our 2015 infographic and pls RT! #PreventPoison ow.ly/i/8ZguD
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TexasPoisonControl retweeted
MT @SeattleMamaDoc: 1 in 3 teens knows someone who used OTC cough medicine to get high. Tips for parents: bit.ly/mamadocOTCabuse #tomyteen