Join us in promoting poison awareness
- Order free educational materials like stickers, magnets, and brochures to distribute to large audiences—we ship anywhere in California for free!
- Share, comment, and like us on social media. Stay tuned for NPPW posts from March 16-22, 2025. In your posts, be sure to use the hashtag #NPPW2025 and tag @CalPoison (on Facebook) and/or @californiapoisoncontrol (on YouTube)
- Visit our resources landing page to access quick links to a variety of free poison prevention educational tools and materials
Watch Close Calls with CPCS to learn more
Watch the "Close Calls with CPCS" video series on the Cal Poison Facebook Page from March 17-21, 2025, where our poison experts will discuss close calls for poison encounters on trending topics. Each day a new topic will be discussed, Monday to Friday.
- 3/17/25: Cannabis Edibles with Drs. Rais Vohra, Cyrus Rangan, and guest speaker Lee Cantrell
- 3/18/25: Spider Bites with Drs. Rais Vohra, Cyrus Rangan, and guest speaker Christopher Raciti
- 3/19/25: Alternative Meds (Hydrogen Peroxide) with Drs. Rais Vohra, Cyrus Rangan, and guest speaker Matt Lippi
- 3/20/25: Fumigants & Pesticides with Drs. Rais Vohra, Cyrus Rangan, and guest speaker Timur Durrani
- 3/21/24: Wildfire Smoke with Drs. Rais Vohra, Serena Huntington, and guest speaker Cyrus Rangan
Be the first to watch: Like and follow us on Facebook.
Access archived videos: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Participate in Rattlesnake Awareness Day
Dr. Rais Vohra, Medical Director of California Poison Control System Fresno/Madera Division, will be at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo on March 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM to facilitate a live demonstration on rattlesnake safety, first aid tips, and how to get help in the event of a bite.
If you can’t be there in-person, watch the recording on the Cal Poison Facebook Page, March 22, 2025.
Receive daily poison text tips
Receive daily poison text tips from Monday to Friday during NPPW. Text TIPS to 20121 for English OR PUNTOS to 20121 for Spanish.
Browse community activities
Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 16-22, 2025. Find more on Facebook @FIRMunityy, Instagram @firmunity, on X @firmunity_, or YouTube @firmunity.
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership (FCCP), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 16-22, 2025. Find more on Facebook @FolsomCordovaCommunityPartnership, on Instagram @thefccp, or X at @thefccp.
Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start, a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 16-22, 2025. Find more on Facebook @voalaca or on X @voalaca.
Governor's Proclamation
As we recognize National Poison Prevention Week, I encourage all Californians to ask, ‘how safe is my home?’ Awareness of potentially harmful substances and diligence in safeguarding family members from exposure are key to ensuring the home is a safe space.
Governor Gavin Newsom
National Poison Prevention Week 2025 is supported by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the Governor of California. View the 2024 Governor’s Proclamation for Poison Prevention Week and the 2025 Governor’s Proclamation for Poison Prevention Week (coming soon).
Collaborating partners and support
California Poison Control System collaborates with community organizations throughout California. Contact the Health Education Program team ([email protected]) for partnership opportunities and presentation requests.
Thank you to our partners for their continued support: Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, Folsom Cordova Community Partnership, and Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start.
