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.

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...
Friday, March 14, 2025

Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) Prevention: Emerging Detection Technologies

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  Drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) is a serious concern for individuals who may find themselves in vulnerable situations where their b...
Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Deadly Love: The Poisonous Legends of 15th-Century Romance

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  In 15th-century Italy, people believed that poisoning was a common crime, especially among women. Since women did not have the same physic...
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Tips for Managing Cold and Flu Symptoms Safely

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  Choose Medications Wisely for Your Symptoms Sore throats, headaches, and muscle aches: Use a pain reliever like acetaminophen or...
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