Press Releases

March, 2025

California Poison Control System and Fresno Chaffee Zoo Host Event to Raise Awareness on Rattlesnake Dangers

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California Poison Control System Encourages Everyone to Observe National Poison Prevention Week, Held March 16-22

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February, 2025

Warning: Ignoring Pesticide Labels Could Be a Costly Mistake

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Spring Break and Binge Drinking Can Become a Dangerous Tradition, Says California Poison Control System

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Morning Sickness Is Bad Enough—Don’t Let Food Poisoning Make It Worse, Advises California Poison Control System

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January, 2025

California Poison Control System asks: Can You Tell the Difference between Candy and Medicine?

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Smoke from the Southern California Fires is Creating a Health Hazard California Poison Control System Warns

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December, 2024

Be Like Santa: Make a Safety List and Check it Twice! Holiday Hazards and How to Avoid Them

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Tis the Season for Unexpected Holiday Hazards 12 Important Safety Tips from California Poison Control System

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California Poison Control System Offers 7 Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning this Winter

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Holiday Plants Help Make Your Yule Cool but They Can Have a Dark Side: Important Safety Information from California Poison Control System

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November, 2024

Foraging for Wild Mushrooms Can Lead to the ER, Warns California Poison Control System

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Don’t Invite Food Poisoning to Your Thanksgiving Feast: 10 Helpful Tips for a Safer Holiday from California Poison Control System

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All Too Often, Children’s Curiosity can Lead to Accidental Poisoning

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California Poison Control System Encourages Observance of National Injury Prevention Day on November 18

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California Poison Control System Calls on Families to Prioritize Safety This National Family Caregivers Month

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October, 2024

Keep Uninvited Spirits from Spoiling Halloween with these 13 “Tips for Treats” from California Poison Control System

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When There’s Fire, There’s Smoke. California Poison Control System Warns of Wildfire Smoke Dangers

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Tempted to Skip the Pharmacy and Get Your Meds Online? California Poison Control System Suggests You Think Before You Click

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Help Keep Kids Drug Free: California Poison Control System Encourages Everyone to Observe Red Ribbon Week October 23–31

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California Poison Control System Encourages Everyone to Observe Lead Poison Prevention Week, Held October 20-26

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September, 2024

Suicide Prevention Strategies with the Poison Center

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July, 2024

California Poison Control System Urges Everyone to Practice Sun Safety

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Close Encounters of the Stinging Kind? Five Tips from California Poison Control System to Prevent and Treat Insect Stings

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June, 2024

California Poison Control System Safety Alert: Don’t Put Yourself in Danger for More “Likes”

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California Poison Control System Offers Seven Timely Safety Tips for National Safety Month

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California Poison Control System Advises Consumers to Be Cautious About Consuming Mushroom-Infused Edibles

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May, 2024

That Strange New Itch Just Might Be Poison Oak—Is It A Nuisance Or A Danger? Advice From California Poison Control

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April, 2024

“Save the Date!” Says California Poison Control: April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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9 Poison Proofing Tips from California Poison Control for Earth Day

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Can You Recognize the Plants and Mushrooms in Your Garden and in the Wild that are Toxic?

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March, 2024

California Poison Control Encourages Everyone to Observe National Poison Prevention Week, Held March 17-23

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February, 2024

Watch: A Day of Rattlesnake Awareness & Safety

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From the California Poison Control System Pesticide Playbook: “What’s the Most Important Thing to Do When Working with Pesticides? Read the Label!

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Enjoy a Healthier Baby Bump by Avoiding Food Poisoning, Advises California Poison Contro

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