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Peggy Kinamore of the Missouri Poison Center speaking on Fox 2 News St. Louis about household poison protection.

Household Poison Protection

Last year, more than half of all unintentional poisonings in the home occurred by ingesting medications that were not properly stored or disposed of. Here are some household poison protection tips to prevent poisoning incidence by disposing of medications the correct way. Lock up medicines and household products, out of…

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A person installing a battery into a carbon monoxide detector mounted on a ceiling.

Carbon Monoxide: Keep It Out Of Your Home

If you could prevent a thief from sneaking into your home, you'd do it, wouldn't you? Well, there is a thief that can silently show up and steal your health and life, and you can prevent it. The sneak thief is carbon monoxide (CO). It has no odor, no color,…

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Cartoon green monster next to a sign reading 'Don't Feed the Mold'

Answers About Mold In The Home

The Missouri Poison Center gets calls about mold every season of the year. Questions range from people who are concerned about getting sick after eating mold on food, to breathing mold while living in their homes. We want to help you maintain a healthy perspective on the issues of mold…

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Man wearing ear protection shooting a shotgun outdoors with a shell casing ejecting

Safe Use of Gun Bluing, Solvents and Powder

There are many products used to keep firearms in good shape. Gun bluing protects a gun from rust and corrosion, but it may be fatal to a small child who might mistake this liquid for a soft drink. Gun bluing contains a variety of acids and other chemicals that can…

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