The USVI/Florida Poison Information Center provides free, confidential help with poisoning emergencies 24/7 @ (800)222-1222. RT/follows/favorites ≠ endorsement.

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Know the facts: In teens and young adults, marijuana increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
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🍴 #DYK you should cook your turkey until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F ? Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature in three places: 1️⃣ innermost part of thigh 2️⃣ thickest pat of breast 3️⃣ innermost part of wing ☎ 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp
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Did you know that carbon monoxide sends over 50,000 people to the emergency room each year? This silent threat can't be ignored. Together, we can reduce these alarming statistics. Here's how: bit.ly/3fGxPHg #CarbonMonoxideAwareness #SafetyFirst #Nonprofit
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⚠️Be cautious when taking #supplements, esp. those for weight loss or bodybuilding. Dangerous side effects can occur when herbal supplements are used along with prescription medications. ☎️1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp is available 24/7 tinyurl.com/38edsxtw
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⛺️ Planning to go #camping soon? Keep these safety tips in mind while enjoying the outdoors with friends and family! ☎1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp is free, confidential and available 24/7, even while your camping on the weekend!
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Drug labels for medicines provide important information on safe and proper medication use. ✅Patients should always read drug labels to make sure they are taking a medication correctly and safely. If you have questions, call 1-800-222-1222. #poisoncenters #medication #safety
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If your summer activities include boating be sure anyone floating in the water is a safe distance from the idling engine, where dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO) can accumulate. Save our number in your phone for poison emergencies. 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp #PreventPoison
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One of the most common mistakes that people make is to mix cleaning products to maximize the effectiveness of them, but mixing certain household cleaning products can create toxic fumes or irritate skin. Never mix them! #cleaning #products #mixing #SafetyFirst #poisoncenters
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#DYK most poison exposures occur in the home? When it comes to household cleaning products: ✅Keep in their original containers to prevent mix-ups ✅Store up, away, and out of reach from young children ☎ 1-800-222-1222 Call the 24/7 #PoisonHelp Line #community #cleaning #safety
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USVI Poison Control retweeted
A 12 year old student shares his story about why he started vaping and how he kept that from his parents for a year until he overdosed from a fentanyl laced vape. Read more here: walb.com/2023/04/01/lee-co-1… #vaping #vapes #preventpoison #poisonhelp #fentanyl #children
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#PreventPoison from Cannabis Edibles! ✔️Store edibles #UpAndAway from children's reach in a locked box or cabinet 🛑DO NOT leave on the counter, in a drawer, or anywhere children can access More info: ow.ly/8OqR50NrwTE Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk
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USVI Poison Control retweeted
LISTERIA OUTBREAK: CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak with several recent illnesses. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to solve this outbreak. bit.ly/3XBJ6Zh
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USVI Poison Control retweeted
Make sure to keep alcohol glasses out of children’s reach!🍷 Alcohol poisoning in children increases during the winter holidays when they have access to leftover cocktails: bit.ly/3GTWXWq Call Poison Help in case of an emergency: 1-800-222-1222
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USVI Poison Control retweeted
Food Safety Alert: CDC is investigating a norovirus #outbreak linked to raw oysters from harvest area TX 1, Galveston Bay, Texas. Restaurants and retailers should check product tags and not sell or serve contaminated raw oysters. Learn more: bit.ly/3YtnNL4
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#PreventFoodPoisoning from Eggnog! Store-bought Eggnog is usually pasteurized, but always check the label to make sure. Use pasteurized eggs in homemade Eggnog, like in this recipe: ow.ly/83JJ50H9L06 Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222. #MrYuk
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USVI Poison Control retweeted
#Warning: A mom of three is sharing a warning for other parents after she says her 10-month-old daughter was hospitalized with critical injuries after swallowing a water bead. abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/…
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Did you remember to check your carbon monoxide detector batteries when you moved your clocks back? You still have time. #safetyfirst
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Florida woman charged with selling #marijuana #edible to a minor after students have possible overdoses at school. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/flo…
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#DYK 66% of overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl #JustKNOW Learn more dea.gov/FentanylAwareness
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DEA is committed to making our communities safer & healthier by working together to prevent Rx misuse that often results in opioid addiction & drug poisoning deaths. Help your community by bringing your unneeded meds to a #TakeBackDay site on October 29. DEATakeBack.com
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