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Prevention For All Ages

Almost 75 percent of poisonings happen in the home. Most cases of poisoning take place in the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. Preventing poisoning at home is the best way to keep you and your family safe.

The Missouri Poison Center receives a call every 8 minutes - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, all year round.Registered nurses and pharmacists answer your calls overseen by professional physician toxicologists. The Missouri Poison Center is here to help you and check back to make sure your family stays safe. Learn how to keep you and your family safe at home with our PDFs for every age.

Prevent Childhood Poisoning

Prevent Teen Poisoning

  • If you are on medication, follow the doctor’s orders exactly.
  • Never share your medicine.
  • Download the Prevent Teen Poisoning PDF for more information.

Prevent Adult Poisoning

  • Read labels on all medicines and products.
  • Install carbon monoxide alarms.
  • Download the Prevent Adult Poisoning PDF for more information.

Poison Prevention for Grandparents & Seniors

Babysitting and Poison Safety

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.

Explore Common Poisons

Recreational Drugs

Recreational Drugs

Medicine

Medicine

Pests

Pests

Plants

Plants

Around The House

Batteries

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Around The House

Prevention For All Ages

Prevention For All Ages

Seasonal Tips

Seasonal Tips

Take The Missouri Poison Center With You

Emergencies don’t wait for you, so you shouldn’t have to wait to call for help. Get the Missouri Poison Center app with poison information and a link to the Poison Help Line. It is just a click away during the most stressful moments. Our registered nurses and pharmacists are here 24/7/365 days a year to help guide you through poison exposures and overdose emergencies.

Don’t wait. Download now.

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