Summer Poison Prevention Tips
National Poison Prevention Week
In celebration of National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), March 19-25, 2017, individuals and organizations around the country come together to raise poison prevention awareness. On February 7, 1962, President John F. Kennedy responded to a United States Congressional request and…
Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest Rules
Poster Contest Rules The contest is open to all K through 4th graders in St. Louis city and county schools. All posters from each school may be sent together. Posters may be mailed or hand-delivered during business hours (9 a.m.…
Food Safety Tips
Poison Center Food Safety Tips The Missouri Poison Center offers the following simple food safety tips for preparing and enjoying your holiday meals this season: PREPARE Keep meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from all other foods in your grocery…
National Poison Prevention Week
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), the third week in March each year, is a week nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. Use NPPW as a time to raise awareness in your community about…
Save our Number, Save Lives
1-800-222-1222 Attention parents and caregivers: be prepared in case of an emergency. Program 1-800-222-1222, the Poison Help phone number, into your mobile device. The number will automatically connect you to your local poison center when it is dialed anywhere in the…