California’s fast, free, and confidential telehealth provider for poison information, advice, and treatment recommendations.
Toll-free Poison Hotline (click-to-dial): 1-800-222-1222
Call the Poison Hotline for poison-related questions or help to receive:
- Treatment advice from expert pharmacists, nurses, poison information providers and physician specialists in poisoning care.
- Free, non-judgmental, and confidential service.
- Translation services available in over 200 languages.
- Treatment advice for medical personnel through a designated phone number.
Holiday Food Safety
Explore essential information on food safety to help prevent poisoning, as well as guidelines specifically designed for at-risk groups. Access these valuable tips and strategies to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from poison exposure this holiday season.
Candy or Medicine?
Candy and medicine can look, smell, and taste alike. Test your knowledge on how to identify candy or medicine.
Las medicinas y los dulces pueden parecer, oler, y saber igual. Un cuestionario educativo en el que identificas los dulces de la medicina.