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There’s nothing more dreaded than a head lice outbreak at school or a bed bug infestation at home. What should you do if you find out these pests have made their way into your life? Here are our best tips! QUICK FACTS Save the mayonnaise and butter for the dinner …

Did you know parents are estimated to spend over $600 per student on back to school shopping? Don’t add unnecessary medical expenses to that list. Keep your kids safe with these helpful back to school poison safety tips!   QUICK FACTS Many school supplies are non-toxic or low-toxic.  Keep cold …

Vacations are a great time to have fun with family, but don’t forget to practice safety first! Are you traveling to the beach? Maybe you have plans to camp or visit the Southwest? No matter where you are headed, check out our best tips for summer traveling.   QUICK FACTS …

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it is outside on your patio or hiking on the trail, many of us use pesticides to stop bugs in their tracks. Insects are more active in the summer and often make their way inside the house, too. Before grabbing …

Do you know what your teen is watching online? If it includes viral videos and challenges, there are some risks involved. Find out more about current teen trends and how to keep them safe. USB flash drive or nicotine vaporizer? A Juul is an example of a e-cigarette device that …

Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) balls and beads are used in many ways around the home. Once ingested and as they come in contact with stomach juices, the beads grow quickly over the first few hours. Serious symptoms can occur, continue reading to learn more!   QUICK FACTS Super Absorbent Polymers …

It’s time for spring cleaning! Before you bring out all of your various cleaning products, be sure to learn about which chemicals should not be mixed. And speaking of things that don’t mix, there are many medications interactions to learn about, too. QUICK FACTS Many chemicals can cause symptoms if …

It may be unexpected, but the poison center receives many calls every year about accidental ingestion of the pet’s medication. Pets can be on the same medicines that humans take, but there are also medications specifically developed for animals. The answer depends on the type of medication, so let’s go over …

It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new you, right? Many of us want to improve our health as a new year’s resolution. Nutrition stores stock their shelves with an array of supplements aimed at weight loss, enhancing muscle strength, increasing endurance, and improving overall health. It may …

Poisonings never take a break, even during the holidays. Missouri Poison Center is always ready to help, every day of the year. One of the best pieces of advice we give is to program the poison help phone number into your mobile phone: 1-800-222-1222. Being prepared and calling right away is your best bet – you’ll be speaking with a poison specialist within seconds to get the help you need!

Hunting season is here in full force in Missouri. It takes a lot of work to get your equipment ready to take that perfect shot. But before you start, keep reading for special safety information about your hunting gear.

QUICK FACTS Tick bites are on the rise in Missouri. The best way to protect you and your family from tick-borne disease is knowledge and prevention. To remove a tick, use a thin-tipped tweezers – smothering or burning the tick is NOT recommended. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior …