Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “covid-19”
Oleander is a large tropical bush or small tree with purple, pink, or white flowers. It may be used as an ornamental patio plant in Missouri gardens but grows naturally along highways in the Southern United States and in Hawaii. Although oleander is decorative and pretty, all parts of the plant, including the flowers, leaves, nectar and sap contain a dangerous poison.
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Hydrogen peroxide comes in different strengths and has many uses. Most calls to the poison center involve hydrogen peroxide 3% in the familiar brown bottle.
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Vinegar is found in many different condiments to add flavor and zest to foods. With information found on the internet, vinegar has become a favorite of the Do-It-Yourself crowd to make natural household cleaners, remove water stains on wood furniture, and clean fruits and vegetables before eating, just to name a few.
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Have you been cleaning your house more than ever before? With all of the coronavirus concerns, it is good to be extra thorough when disinfecting and wiping down “high contact” surfaces. But, check before you mix those chemicals, because some things just don’t mix and not all chemicals are appropriate for every cleaning job.
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Missouri Poison Center Director Julie Weber appears in Good Morning America’s segment “New warning issued over cleaning supply usage.” Watch the clip below:
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Researchers and health care professionals are working around the clock to find effective treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. In the meantime, the news and “health experts” are trying to fill the gaps by announcing potential treatments, including some supplements and other remedies.
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Everyone is anxious to find medications that work for the treatment of COVID-19. In the last several weeks, there have been studies to show possible benefits of certain medications already on the market for other diseases.
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There are many different brands of disinfectant wipes available for household use, such as Lysol® or Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes. The ingredients vary from brand to brand, but their purpose is to disinfect hard surfaces such as countertops, floors, bathroom fixtures, key boards, and phones.
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The drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been in the news recently, associated with COVID-19 or the coronavirus. At Missouri Poison Center, we want to clear up some of the myths surrounding these drugs and give you the facts.
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Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) has a wide range of uses both in the home and medical settings.
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Household ammonia is used as a cleaner on its own, or as an ingredient in window cleaners and floor waxes. Ammonia is also the ingredient in smelling salts because the sharp, pungent odor irritates the lining of the nose and lungs which triggers the inhalation reflex (breathing in).
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