Press Releases

May, 2026

CALIFORNIA SEES UNUSUAL SPIKE IN RATTLESNAKE BITES, INCLUDING 3 DEATHS IN 2026 Poison Control Officials Warn of Earlier and Increased Snake Encounters Across the State

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WILD MUSHROOM POISONINGS PERSIST ACROSS CALIFORNIA Northern California Outbreak Remains Active as Cases Spread Into Central California

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April, 2026

Safely Dispose of Expired, Unused Prescription Meds on National Drug Take Back Day April 25

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January, 2026

Little Known Epidemic Quietly Spreading Across the Country

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning More Likely to Happen in Winter

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December, 2025

Poisonous Mushroom Outbreak in the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey County

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The Christmas Countdown Has Begun—Time to Make Your Toy and Gift Safety List and Check It Twice

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November, 2025

Fun to Seek. Tasty to Eat. But if You’re Wrong, They’re Not a Treat.

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Let’s Talk Turkey about Avoiding Food Poisoning this Thanksgiving With Safety Tips from California Poison Control System

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National Injury Prevention Day Highlights Disturbing Statistic: a Preventable Injury-Related Death Occurs in the U.S. Every Two Minutes

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National Child Safety and Protection Month is a Timely Reminder to Focus on the Well-being of Our Children

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October, 2025

Keep Your Trick-or-Treaters Safe this “Boo” Season

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

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California Poison Control System and Valley Children’s Healthcare Partner Up to Promote “Button” Battery Safety Campaign

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Lead Poisoning is Still a Threat

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September, 2025

A Growing Crisis: Suicide Prevention Demands Action This September

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September is Baby Safety Month

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Food Safety Education Month Offers a Timely Reminder to Keep Uninvited Guests Away from Your Food

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National Preparedness Month is a Wake-Up Call to BE P R EP AR ED for Any Disaster or Emergency

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Grandparent’s Day Offers a Timely Reminder to Practice Medicine Safety and Safe Medication Storage

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August, 2025

International Overdose Awareness Day Spotlights Alarming U.S. Toll — Over 30 Deaths per 100,000 People

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California Poison Control System Encourages Everyone to Take Action and Observe National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

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Today’s Lesson: Keep Your Children Safe When They’re Back in School

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July, 2025

Ouch! I’ve Just Been Stung by Something. What Should I Do?

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Skin Cancer Doesn’t Take Vacations California Poison Control System Issues Timely Sun Safety Tips

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Canning Fruits and Vegetables at Home? Do it Right to Avoid Life-Threatening Botulism Poisoning

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June, 2025

Don’t Let Biting Spiders and Insects Spoil Your Summer Fun

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June is National Safety Month – Making it a Great Time to Review These Injury Prevention Tips from California Poison Control System

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May, 2025

April, 2025

California Poison Control System Reminds Everyone that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is on Saturday, April 26

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Get Ready for Earth Day – Tips from the California Poison Control System to Protect Your Family from Poisons in Your Home

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Like a Sci-Fi Monster Toxic Plants are Everywhere… So Beware

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Measles Myths vs. Facts: Why Vitamin A Isn’t Your Vaccine Alternative

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March, 2025

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

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