Pesticides, People & Poison Prevention
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it is outside on your patio or hiking on the trail, many of us use pesticides to stop bugs in their tracks. Insects are more active in the summer and often make their way inside the house, too. Before grabbing the bug bomb, read these helpful tips to keep you and your family safe. Do you know what your teen is watching online? If it includes viral videos and challenges, there are some risks involved. Find out more about current teen trends and how to keep them safe.
An Expanding Problem: What Are Super Absorbent Polymers?
Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) balls and beads are used in many ways around the home. Once ingested and as they come in contact with stomach juices, the beads grow quickly over the first few hours. Serious symptoms can occur, continue reading to learn more!
Some Things Just Don’t Mix: Poison Center Tips for Chemicals
It’s time for spring cleaning! Before you bring out all of your various cleaning products, be sure to learn about which chemicals should not be mixed. And speaking of things that don’t mix, there are many medications interactions to learn about, too.
Is My Pet’s Medication Poisonous for Me?
Quick Facts Missouri Poison Center receives many calls every year about accidental ingestion of pet medication. Most pet medication exposures can be safely monitored at home. Keep pet medications out of sight and reach, in a separate location from human medications. It may be unexpected, but the poison center receives…
Eating Laundry Pods – An Internet Joke With Serious Consequences
In 2025, the Missouri Poison Center received reports of 219 exposures to laundry detergent pods in children or adolescents. 31 of the 219 were seen in a healthcare setting. These laundry pods can be attractive to both children and adults; however, serious effects may occur if swallowed. The pods look…
The Skinny On Dietary Supplements
Quick Facts Dietary supplements are NOT proven safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Check with your healthcare provider before using a supplement. Some supplements can interact with your prescribed medications. It's a new year, so it's time for a new you, right? Many of us want…
Safety Never Takes a Holiday
Poisonings never take a break, even during the holidays. Missouri Poison Center is always ready to help, every day of the year. One of the best pieces of advice we give is to program the poison help phone number into your mobile phone: 1-800-222-1222. Being prepared and calling right away is your best bet – you’ll be speaking with a poison specialist within seconds to get the help you need!