Every month, we post a new article covering the latest trends and updates on harmful substances. We share information and safety tips on trending poison topics so that you and your family will know how to avoid these harmful substances and know what to do if you encounter them.
Is it better to use syringes or medication cups? A study involving three pediatric clinics tried to determine the best dosing tool for giving liquid medication to children. Each participating adult received a medication cup and a syringe. They were then asked to measure out liquid medicines in various doses…
This Thanksgiving season, keep your loved ones safe by following these food safety tips for preparing your holiday meals. Prepare Wash your hands, kitchen surfaces, utensils, and cutting boards frequently, especially after handling uncooked food and before touching other foods. Wash produce but not eggs, meat, or poultry, which can…
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can also spread through sexual contact and from a pregnant person to a fetus. It gained worldwide attention after being linked to microcephaly (a birth defect where the head is much smaller than expected) and other serious defects, so pregnant people and…
A refreshing swim in the backyard or community swimming pool often quenches the hot days of summer. Many pools are treated with chemicals to prevent unwanted bacterial growth. Exposure to chemicals in swimming pools can happen to pool owners during routine maintenance or to those just wanting to enjoy a…
Anything Dangerous in Your All-American Garage? Does anyone use their garage for their cars? There may be room for a car among the bicycles, ladders, holiday decorations, hoses, tools and equipment, leftover home improvement supplies, bird seed, paint cans, toys, car maintenance, and lawn care products. No one is pointing…
Compact fluorescent bulbs, or CFL bulbs, are popular in homes to reduce energy consumption and save on electric bills. Many consumers are concerned about the mercury content in these bulbs and have questions. Do CFLs Contain Mercury? Yes, CFL bulbs contain mercury. However, it is important to note that this…
Tips to avoid mosquito bites: The best way to avoid becoming infected with the Zika virus is to prevent mosquito bites. An easy concept in theory, but what seems an impossible task during the summer months. Following these tips will help minimize the chance of being bitten, especially for those…
It has been in the news lately. Four teenage boys were poisoned by drinking a concoction named “dewshine” they made from Mountain Dew soft drink and racing fuel. Two of them died. Coincidentally, there is a new soft drink called DewShine on the shelves, made by the same major beverage…
Lock them up and away. Keep medicines and toxic products, such as cleaning solutions and detergent pods, in their original packaging where children can't see or get them. Great advice! While we all have seen a warning like this, do we ever really think about how it relates to our…
‘Twas the morning post-party, when all through the house, No adult was stirring, not even your spouse. The children, you thought, were asleep in their beds. But, what you didn’t know, they had other ideas in their heads. Your house was awash in post-party trash, And the kids thought this…