Texas Poison Center Network

The Texas Poison Center blog is here to provide useful information and tips on dealing with toxins and poisons that we are sometimes unintentionally exposed to in or out of the home. This blog is not meant to replace calling a Poison Control Center. Poison centers offer free medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Propranolol: The “Calm Pill” Everyone’s Talking About — What You Need to Know

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  If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, listening to podcasts, or chatting with friends about ways to beat stage fright or calm your ner...
Friday, September 12, 2025

FDA Finds Low Levels of Cesium-137 in Imported Shrimp — Here’s What You Need to Know

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In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had detected a small amount of Cesium-137 in one shipment of frozen shrimp i...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Cannabis and Seniors: What to Know Before You Try It

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  More adults over 50 are using cannabis — and not just for fun. A 2024 National Poll on Healthy Aging  from the University of Michigan foun...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The TikTok “Tan Lines” Trend Is Putting Teens at Risk — Here’s What Parents Need to Know

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  It’s summer, which means sun, school break, and — if you’re a parent — probably a lot of TikTok in your teenager’s daily routine. But whil...
Saturday, May 31, 2025

The Silent Threat After the Storm: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Texas

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  June marks the beginning of hurricane season in Southeast Texas. Once the destructive forces of a hurricane pass, communities are focused ...
Friday, May 16, 2025

Protecting Texans from Harm: The Vital Work of the Texas Poison Center Network

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A Lifesaving Resource for All Texans Every day, Texans face unexpected encounters with substances that could pose serious risks to their hea...
Friday, April 11, 2025

Can Vitamin A Prevent Measles? What You Need to Know

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As of April 8, 2025 , Texas has reported 505 measles cases , with most occurring in the Panhandle and South Plains regions. With numbers lik...
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