Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center
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Experts in poison prevention and clinical toxicology serve the needs of all communities throughout Michigan. We offer free, confidential, nonjudgmental, and expert advice 24/7/365 and more.
Tox Tip: Store snowblower gasoline safely! Keep fuel in labeled containers, stored in a cool, ventilated area — never in cups or bottles. For exposures or questions, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #ToxTips #WinterSafety
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Tox Tip: Store snowblower gasoline safely! Keep fuel in labeled containers, stored in a cool, ventilated area — never in cups or bottles. For exposures or questions, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #ToxTips #WinterSafety
❄️ Tox Tip: Ice melt can be harmful, especially to kids or pets. Read labels, store safely, clean up spills, and wipe pets’ paws. Need help? Call 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTips #MiPDC #WinterSafety
December 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
❄️ Tox Tip: Ice melt can be harmful, especially to kids or pets. Read labels, store safely, clean up spills, and wipe pets’ paws. Need help? Call 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTips #MiPDC #WinterSafety
Never use a gas oven to heat your home. It can quickly produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide—a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning and even death. Use safe heating options and stay warm the right way. #CarbonMonoxide #HomeSafety #MiPDC
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Never use a gas oven to heat your home. It can quickly produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide—a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning and even death. Use safe heating options and stay warm the right way. #CarbonMonoxide #HomeSafety #MiPDC
Child-resistant does NOT mean childproof. Kids can often open medicine bottles, putting them at risk for accidental poisoning. Store medications up high and out of reach, and keep the Poison Help line handy: 1-800-222-1222.##PoisonSafety #ChildSafety #MiPDC
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Child-resistant does NOT mean childproof. Kids can often open medicine bottles, putting them at risk for accidental poisoning. Store medications up high and out of reach, and keep the Poison Help line handy: 1-800-222-1222.##PoisonSafety #ChildSafety #MiPDC
Thanksgiving leftovers won’t last forever! To prevent foodborne illness, make sure to throw out any refrigerated leftovers after 3–4 days. When in doubt, it’s safer to toss it than risk getting sick.
Stay safe, Michigan! 🦃❄️
##FoodSafety #HolidaySafety #LeftoverSafety #MiPDC #ThanksgivingTips
Stay safe, Michigan! 🦃❄️
##FoodSafety #HolidaySafety #LeftoverSafety #MiPDC #ThanksgivingTips
November 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thanksgiving leftovers won’t last forever! To prevent foodborne illness, make sure to throw out any refrigerated leftovers after 3–4 days. When in doubt, it’s safer to toss it than risk getting sick.
Stay safe, Michigan! 🦃❄️
##FoodSafety #HolidaySafety #LeftoverSafety #MiPDC #ThanksgivingTips
Stay safe, Michigan! 🦃❄️
##FoodSafety #HolidaySafety #LeftoverSafety #MiPDC #ThanksgivingTips
Happy Thanksgiving from the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center! We’re thankful for the trust you place in us as your go-to resource in moments of need. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday.
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center! We’re thankful for the trust you place in us as your go-to resource in moments of need. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday.
Keep Thanksgiving safe with these turkey cooking tips: don’t wash your bird, cook to 165°F with a meat thermometer, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. For food poisoning concerns, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #ThanksgivingSafety
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Keep Thanksgiving safe with these turkey cooking tips: don’t wash your bird, cook to 165°F with a meat thermometer, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. For food poisoning concerns, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #ThanksgivingSafety
Keep your meals safe and healthy using the 4 C's of food safety:
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Keep your meals safe and healthy using the 4 C's of food safety:
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
🧳🦃 Traveling for Thanksgiving? Holiday routine changes can increase poisoning risks. Keep meds & other harmful items #UpAndAway and safely stored wherever you stay. And remember: the poison hotline is the same nationwide — call 1-800-222-1222. #PoisonPrevention #TravelSafety
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🧳🦃 Traveling for Thanksgiving? Holiday routine changes can increase poisoning risks. Keep meds & other harmful items #UpAndAway and safely stored wherever you stay. And remember: the poison hotline is the same nationwide — call 1-800-222-1222. #PoisonPrevention #TravelSafety
🥂 Cheers to everyone installing a carbon monoxide alarm this Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🥂 Cheers to everyone installing a carbon monoxide alarm this Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
CO poisoning is preventable. Safety checklist: install CO alarms on every level, test monthly, don’t run generators or cars indoors, know the symptoms, and get appliance/vent checks. More tips: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
CO Awareness Month 2025 | NCOAA
November is CO Awareness Month. Learn how carbon monoxide impacts anyone, anywhere, anytime. Join CO Awareness Month to prevent poisoning and protect your community.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
CO poisoning is preventable. Safety checklist: install CO alarms on every level, test monthly, don’t run generators or cars indoors, know the symptoms, and get appliance/vent checks. More tips: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
🍁 The Fall 2025 edition of The Poison Periodical is here! Dive into seasonal poison prevention tips, clinical and academic toxicology research updates, and other news from the MiPDC. Read the full newsletter here ➜ https://bit.ly/3DoF9OY
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🍁 The Fall 2025 edition of The Poison Periodical is here! Dive into seasonal poison prevention tips, clinical and academic toxicology research updates, and other news from the MiPDC. Read the full newsletter here ➜ https://bit.ly/3DoF9OY
Tox Tip: Store cleaning products up high, locked away, & in original containers. Small steps = Big safety. Questions about household cleaners? Call MiPDC for free expert help, 24/7/365. 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #ToxTip #MiPDC
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Tox Tip: Store cleaning products up high, locked away, & in original containers. Small steps = Big safety. Questions about household cleaners? Call MiPDC for free expert help, 24/7/365. 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #ToxTip #MiPDC
Acetaminophen may be OTC, but it’s not risk-free! Taking too much—or doubling up on products—can cause serious liver harm. Always follow the label.
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Acetaminophen may be OTC, but it’s not risk-free! Taking too much—or doubling up on products—can cause serious liver harm. Always follow the label.
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
A CO alarm can only save your life if it works. Yet only 6% of households test monthly—and 26% never do. It takes less than 10 seconds: push the button, hear the beep, and stay protected. Join the CO safety movement: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48 #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide #TestYourAlarm #NoCO
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A CO alarm can only save your life if it works. Yet only 6% of households test monthly—and 26% never do. It takes less than 10 seconds: push the button, hear the beep, and stay protected. Join the CO safety movement: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48 #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide #TestYourAlarm #NoCO
Thanks to everyone who joined the MiPDC Acute Care Toxicology Symposium! And thank you to our event sponsor, SERB Pharmaceuticals. #MiPDC #Toxicology
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined the MiPDC Acute Care Toxicology Symposium! And thank you to our event sponsor, SERB Pharmaceuticals. #MiPDC #Toxicology
🍬 Candy or cannabis? Kids can’t tell the difference.
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🍬 Candy or cannabis? Kids can’t tell the difference.
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
The data is in 📊 Anyone can make a lifesaving choice today:
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The data is in 📊 Anyone can make a lifesaving choice today:
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
CO poisoning isn’t always sudden—small leaks can cause headaches, fatigue & confusion over time. Check your appliances & install CO alarms. Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
CO poisoning isn’t always sudden—small leaks can cause headaches, fatigue & confusion over time. Check your appliances & install CO alarms. Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide
Viral doesn’t mean safe. ⚠️
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Viral doesn’t mean safe. ⚠️
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
📢 Don't forget to register for the 2nd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium hosted by the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center!
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
📢 Don't forget to register for the 2nd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium hosted by the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center!
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
It’s National Family Caregivers Month — time to Plug-in to Care. 💙
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It’s National Family Caregivers Month — time to Plug-in to Care. 💙
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. The “silent killer” doesn’t discriminate—protect your loved ones with CO detection. Questions about CO? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO #NoCO
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. The “silent killer” doesn’t discriminate—protect your loved ones with CO detection. Questions about CO? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO #NoCO
Not everything that looks like candy is candy 🍬
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Not everything that looks like candy is candy 🍬
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
Glow sticks make Halloween fun and bright, but the liquid inside can irritate the mouth, eyes, or skin if one breaks. If it happens, rinse with water and call 1-800-222-1222 for help. 👻✨##GlowStickSafety #PoisonPrevention #HalloweenSafety
October 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Glow sticks make Halloween fun and bright, but the liquid inside can irritate the mouth, eyes, or skin if one breaks. If it happens, rinse with water and call 1-800-222-1222 for help. 👻✨##GlowStickSafety #PoisonPrevention #HalloweenSafety