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Press Releases
Enjoy a Healthier Baby Bump by Avoiding Food Poisoning, Advises California Poison Contro
Feb 14, 2024 | Language: English
One Shot or Ten? How Much is Too Much Before Alcohol Poisoning Strikes?
Feb 5, 2024 | Language: English
“Take Two of These” and You May Not Be Calling Anyone in the Morning
Jan 29, 2024 | Language: English
Odorless, Colorless, Tasteless… and It Can Kill You or Your Loved Ones in Hours or Even Minute
Jan 1, 2024 | Language: English
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Protect Kids from Cannabis Edibles, Says California Poison Control
Jan 1, 2024 | Language: English
Media Coverage
California Poison Control: Make a New Year’s Resolution to protect children from cannabis edibles
February 10, 2024 | Valley News
Beware: Deadly mushrooms are blooming across the East Bay
January 2, 2024 | Berkeleyside
Ozempic overdose? Poison control experts explain why thousands OD’d this year
December 20, 2023 | Los Angeles Times
Aquí puedes recibir ayuda si tu hijo o algún conocido se envenena: alertan por retos de TikTok
August 15, 2023 | Univision
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