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Press Releases
Don’t Let Biting Spiders and Insects Spoil Your Summer Fun
Jun 16, 2025 | Language: English
June is National Safety Month – Making it a Great Time to Review These Injury Prevention Tips from California Poison Control System
Jun 12, 2025 | Language: English
Poison Oak: Beautiful to Look at. Just Don’t Touch It or You Might Be Sorry, Advises California Poison Control System
May 22, 2025 | Language: English
The Truth about Rattlesnakes and Their Bites… What’s Myth. What’s Fact. What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
May 14, 2025 | Language: English
California Poison Control System Reminds Everyone that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is on Saturday, April 26
Apr 26, 2025 | Language: English
Media Coverage
Stay Safe from Spiders and Insects: Essential Tips to Prevent Bites in California
June 18, 2025 | Sierra Daily News
Poison oak: Beautiful to look at, but don’t touch it or you might be sorry
May 28, 2025 | Lassen News
Myths and facts about rattlesnakes and their bites
May 26, 2025 | Valley News
It’s officially rattlesnake season in the Bay Area
May 21, 2025 | Mercury News
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