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🚫 MYTH: Natural cleaning products are non-toxic.
✅ FACT: “Natural” doesn’t always mean safe. Many plant-based cleaners can still irritate skin, eyes, or lungs — and be harmful if swallowed.
Save the Poison Help number: 1-800-222-1222 ☎️
#PoisonPrevention #MiPDC
Child-resistant does NOT mean childproof. Kids can often open medicine bottles, putting them at risk for accidental poisoning. Store medications up high, out of sight, and out of reach. Keep the Poison Help line handy: 1-800-222-1222.
#PoisonSafety #ChildSafety #MiPDC
Expired meds aren’t just clutter— they’re a safety risk. Safely dispose of expired or unwanted meds at take-back sites or using deactivation pouches. Never flush unless directed. 📞 Questions? Call MiPDC anytime: 1-800-222-1222 💊 #ToxTip #SafeDisposal #MedicineSafety #MiPDC
Antifreeze can be dangerous if swallowed — especially for kids & pets. Clean spills, store properly, and follow labels. Questions? Call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #WinterSafety
Button batteries are small but dangerous. If swallowed, they can cause severe internal burns in hours. Keep batteries secured & out of reach. For help, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #ButtonBatterySafety #HolidaySafety
What happens when a hand warmer is opened? The chemicals inside can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs — and can be harmful if swallowed, especially for kids or pets. Use as directed. Questions? Call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #WinterSafety
Laughing gas isn’t harmless. Colorful nitrous oxide tanks & sweet flavors marketed to young people can cause oxygen loss, nerve damage, paralysis, blood clots, & death.
Need confidential help? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.
#NoLaughingGas #NitrousOxide #MiPDC #PoisonPrevention
Fentanyl is extremely powerful—even tiny amounts can be deadly.
Know the signs: pinpoint pupils, slow/shallow breathing, blue lips/skin, or sudden unresponsiveness.
Call 911 immediately.
MiPDC is here 24/7 for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.
#fentanyl #MiPDC #poisonhelp
❄️ Tox Tip: Ice melt can be harmful, especially to kids or pets. Read labels, store safely, clean up spills, and wipe pets’ paws. Need help? Call 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTips #MiPDC #WinterSafety
Never use a gas oven to heat your home. It can quickly produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide—a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning and even death. Use safe heating options and stay warm the right way. #CarbonMonoxide #HomeSafety #MiPDC
Child-resistant does NOT mean childproof. Kids can often open medicine bottles, putting them at risk for accidental poisoning. Store medications up high and out of reach, and keep the Poison Help line handy: 1-800-222-1222.
#PoisonSafety #ChildSafety #MiPDC
Thanksgiving leftovers won’t last forever! To prevent foodborne illness, make sure to throw out any refrigerated leftovers after 3–4 days. When in doubt, it’s safer to toss it than risk getting sick.
Stay safe, Michigan! 🦃❄️
#FoodSafety #HolidaySafety #LeftoverSafety #MiPDC #ThanksgivingTips
Tox Tip: Store cleaning products up high, locked away, & in original containers. Small steps = Big safety. Questions about household cleaners? Call MiPDC for free expert help, 24/7/365. 1-800-222-1222
#PoisonPrevention #ToxTip #MiPDC
Acetaminophen may be OTC, but it’s not risk-free! Taking too much—or doubling up on products—can cause serious liver harm. Always follow the label.
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.
#MedicationSafety #MiPDC
Thanks to everyone who joined the MiPDC Acute Care Toxicology Symposium! And thank you to our event sponsor, SERB Pharmaceuticals. #MiPDC #Toxicology
Viral doesn’t mean safe. ⚠️
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.
#PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
Not everything that looks like candy is candy 🍬
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.
#HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
