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What Is Freon And Is It Poisonous?

Freon is a tasteless and mostly odorless gas containing fluorinated hydrocarbons. While freon is not the technical name for this chemical, it is the most common brand name for this refrigerant. This chemical cools appliances like refrigerators. It is part of a group of chemicals that can have harmful effects…

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Is There A Risk Of Sodium Azide With At-Home COVID Test Kits?

Now, it’s easier than ever to test for COVID with at-home rapid tests. Rather than making an appointment to visit a doctor, we can test ourselves in the comfort of our own homes. Yet, as at-home COVID tests grow in popularity, poison centers around the U.S. are receiving more calls…

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Home Poison Safety Checklist

Make Your Home Safe From Poisons Go through each room of your house and make sure that all possible poisons on this list are properly closed, locked up, or stored out of reach of young children and pets.

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Brown Recluse Infographic

Learn about the lifecycle of a brown recluse bite, potential symptoms, and treatment steps.

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Tips about Insect Repellents

Tips Adults should apply insect repellent to children. Never spray the product directly onto the face. Spray some in your hands and spread it onto their faces, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Wash hands after use. Read the product label BEFORE use and follow the directions. Do not spray the…

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