Poison Prevention

Maryland Poison Center - Maryland Poison Center and other organizations around the nation coordinate activities to increase awareness of the dangers of unintentional poisoning and teach about poison prevention. (M, O, T)

Poison Prevention and Treatment Tips - Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. (M, O, T)

National Poison Prevention Week - National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) was established in 1961 by the U.S. Congress' passage of Public Law 87-319 authorizing the President to designate annually the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. (M, O, T)

Poison Prevention Preschool Lesson Plan Activities - Poison Prevention activity sheet, craft, coloring book, alphabet buddy (Y, T)

PoisonPrevention.org - This Web site has been established to provide public information about the events associated with National Poison Prevention Week, the steps that you can take to help prevent accidental poisonings and tips for promoting community involvement in poison prevention. (M, O, T)