Friday, March 19, 2021

Poison Prevention Week 2021: Prepare. Prevent. Protect.

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It has been an unprecedented past year for everyone, especially Texans.  After over a year of working  our way through a pandemic and fighti...
Thursday, January 7, 2021

Reminders of What We Learned in 2020

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The year 2020 has served as an unparalleled time. The sudden emergence of COVID-19 left many Americans concerned for their health and wellne...
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Several Reasons to Save the Poison Help Line in Your Phone this Holiday Season

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It is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most dangerous. The Texas Poison Center Network is an incredible free reso...
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Rise in Calls to Poison Centers on Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers

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Since COVID-19 hit the United States earlier this year, many people have been staying home and practicing social distancing. Many have also ...
Friday, September 25, 2020

TPCN Spotlight: North Texas SPI Arpan Patel

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T ell me your history with poison control and how you became a Specialist in Poison Information (SPI). My journey into the ...
Monday, September 21, 2020

Baby Safety Month: Tips on Keeping Babies Safe at Home

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September is Baby Safety Month. With children at home more than ever, it is even more important that medications and cleaners, just to name ...
Sunday, September 13, 2020

FDA Puts Limits on Arsenic in Baby Rice Cereal

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Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final limit on the amounts of arsenic in baby rice cereal. This is the first time ...