America's Poison Centers

10/08/2026

Beware of wild mushrooms! Many toxic mushrooms look just like edible ones. If anyone ingests a potentially dangerous or unknown mushroom, call 1-800-222-1222 right away for expert guidance.

10/07/2026

Celebrating Oktoberfest? 🍺
Before you raise a glass, take a look at your medications.

Alcohol can interact with certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, and some combinations can increase the risk of serious side effects.

Always check the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s safe to drink alcohol while taking your medication.

Questions about alcohol and medications? Call the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222

10/06/2026

09/24/2026

are curious and act fast! Prevent unintentional exposures by proofing your home. Learn more on our website:https://maripoisoncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Prevent-Poisonings-in-the-Home.pdf.pdf
📱 1-800-222-1222

09/23/2026

How often does the Poison Center answer a call? ❓️❓️❓️
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a. Every 47 seconds
b. Every 6 minutes
c. Every 22 minutes
e. Every hour

b. We pick up the phone an average of every 6 minutes. And this doesn’t include the outgoing calls we make doing follow-ups! With both inbound and outbound calls, we were on the phone an average of 420 times a day in July and August.‼️

We’re always here to pick up YOUR call - for any question or any poisoning - any time. 🫶 1-800-222-1222.

09/21/2026

MYTH! Making someone vomit can actually make things worse.

Household products like bleach, cleaners, and other chemicals can cause even more damage when they come back up. In some cases, they can also get into the lungs and cause serious breathing problems.

If you think someone swallowed a poison, Poison Help specialists can tell you exactly what to do based on what was swallowed. Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org for fast, free, expert guidance, 24/7.

09/18/2026

The smartest kids are often the most curious! They are more likely to pick up, taste or touch new things to see what they're all about. Store potential poisons like household cleaners up and out of reach. And keep our number handy because curious kids often find a way! 1-800-222-1222

09/17/2026

Not sure whether a poison exposure is serious enough to call about? You don’t have to figure that out on your own.

When you call the Iowa Poison Control Center, a poison expert will ask what happened, assess the situation and help you understand what to do next. In many cases, that may mean safely managing the exposure at home.

And you don’t have to wait for symptoms to appear before calling.

📞 1-800-222-1222
Available 24/7, free and confidential.

09/16/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

If you have questions about medications around your house or other potential poisons, don't hesitate to reach out to our poison control experts.

📞 Poison Help Line: 1-800-222-1222
💻 Website: PoisonHelp.org
🤝 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988

We're here to provide confidential guidance any day of the week, at no cost.

09/15/2026

The Daily Show, thank you for the shoutout!

And remember to save the Poison Help line to your phone - you never know when you may need it: 1-800-222-1222.