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Press Release: Power of Automated Poison Control Services

Data Analysis Published in AJEM Shows Power of Automated Poison Control Services; More Than Half of Cases in Kids Under Four

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Are Chemical Hair Straighteners Safe?

Some hair-straightening products contain formaldehyde, a chemical that has been associated with short-term and long-term health problems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently considering banning formaldehyde-based hair-straightening products because of safety concerns. 

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Cough and Cold Medicine Safety

Home remedies such as saline drops, gentle suctioning, humidity, and fluids are more effective than medicines for young children with coughs and colds. If home remedies don't work, consult the child's health care provider.

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Corn Oil? Torch Fuel? Apple Juice?

Torch fuel can look like apple juice. Making that mistake has cost people their lives.

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Can Molnupiravir Prevent or Treat COVID-19 Infection?

Molnupiravir is an oral medication currently being investigated as a treatment for COVID-19 infection and has been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials. The pharmaceutical company Merck recently applied for an EUA for molnupiravir from the US FDA.

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Meet Our Staff

Nicole Reid is the Managing Director of the National Capital Poison Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and accredited poison control center in Washington, DC. Nicole is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Specialist in Poison Information, and a Board Certified Clinical Toxicologist with 18 years of experience working in Poison Control. 

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webPOISONCONTROL Experts

Dr. Blaine Benson is a semi-retired, nationally renowned and widely-published clinical toxicologist, investigator and educator. 

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Using Skin Patch Medicines Safely

Transdermal drugs release small amounts of drug into the blood stream over a long period of time. These "skin patch" drugs include pain relievers, nicotine, hormones, and drugs to treat angina and motion sickness. Overdoses can happen if the patch is broken, cut open, or chewed on, if too many are worn, or if a child has an adult patch on.

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Poison Ivy: Diagnosis, Treatment, and When to Seek Help

Poison ivy can cause a rash if someone touches it, which is caused by oils in the plant. The rash can be severe enough to blister and itch for days or weeks. Most cases can be managed at home. Severe cases require medical attention. If these plants are burned, inhaling the smoke can cause severe breathing problems.

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The Experts Behind webPOISONCONTROL

Clinical and Administrative Staff of the National Capital Poison Center

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