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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, May 23, 2022

Poison Educator Spotlight: Vannia Atao

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        1. Tell me your history with poison control and how you became an educator.  I am currently a graduate student at the University of ...

The Dangers of Children Ingesting Marijuana (THC) Infused Foods

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As more and more states are legalizing marijuana, it makes it easier for kids to accidentally ingest tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) containing f...
Monday, April 25, 2022

Panhandle Managing Director Shares the Importance of Drug Takeback Day

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  What makes you passionate about National Drug Take-Back Day? At the Texas Panhandle Poison Center, we actually started our med...
Friday, April 8, 2022

TPCN Spotlight: SPI Michael Tedder

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     1.  Tell me your history with poison control and how you became a Specialist in Poison Information. I just joined the Central Texas Poi...
Thursday, March 10, 2022

Celebrate Poison Education Month and Poison Prevention Week by Being Prepared

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March is a big month for poison control. Throughout March, the Texas poison centers will participate in educational events in schools, libra...
Thursday, February 10, 2022

COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits: Beware of Potential Dangers

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The Texas Poison Center Network wants to warn people about the potential dangers involving COVID-19 at-home test kits. Since COVID-19 at-hom...
Friday, December 17, 2021

Holiday Hazards to Look Out For and Tips on How to Stay Safe, from the Texas Poison Center Network

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As you prepare to celebrate the winter holidays this season, remember to keep safety in mind, especially when it comes to potential poisonin...
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