Prevention Resources

Adults Get Poisoned, Too. In fact, most poisoning deaths happen to adults, not to children. Like all injuries, poisoning can be prevented. These tips will protect you and your loved ones. Don’t guess. . .Be sure! Read labels on all…

Children act fast . . . so do poisons! Keep Little Ones Safe With These Tips: Remember: there is no such thing as CHILD-PROOF. Lock all medicines and household products out of the sight and reach of children... even when…

Poison Prevention for Grandparents and Senior Adults Missouri Poison Center is not just for parents of young children. We also help senior adults. Older adults commonly call us because they took too much of their own medicine, made a mistake…

Being a Teen Brings New Challenges Between school, extracurricular activities, sports, socializing and jobs, stress can build up pretty easily and quickly. Hopefully you have a positive outlet for stress and can relieve it with healthy choices like exercise or…

Over-The-Counter Medicine Safety Understanding the Label Drug Facts help you understand the medicines that you take and how to take them safely. All medicines should be taken with the direct supervision of a parent or trusted adult. Active Ingredients The…

Children between the ages of one and three years are at the greatest risk of being accidentally poisoned because toddlers are curious and are always on the move. They learn by tasting and touching. They are attracted to objects, medicines and liquids that look colorful and smell good. It is so important to watch the children closely at all times.