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Back to School Poison Safety

Did you know parents are estimated to spend over $600 per student on back to school shopping? Don’t add unnecessary medical expenses to that list. Keep your kids safe with these helpful back to school poison safety tips!

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Safe Travels! General Vacation Safety

Vacations are a great time to have fun with family, but don’t forget to practice safety first! Are you traveling to the beach? Maybe you have plans to camp or visit the Southwest? No matter where you are headed, check out our best tips for summer traveling.

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Springtime Poison Concerns

We made it through winter! Soon plants will be starting to bloom, mushrooms will pop up, the grass will need to be mowed, and trees will be getting their leaves. What a great season! Believe it or not, snakes will also be waking up soon. Here are some quick tips…

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Top 5 Winter Toxins

A drop in temperature means a spike in exposures to winter toxins. There are all kinds of chemicals commonly used to help manage the cold and ice. Remember to store them up and out of sight of children and keep them in their original containers. If your child or someone…

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Winter Plant Safety

The garden may not be producing, but that doesn’t mean all plants are gone. Here are some tips for common plants and berries around the house this season. A variety of winter plants can pose a risk to children. Most often, children do no swallow enough to cause serious symptoms,…

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It’s Hunting Season: Remember Safety First!

Hunting season is here in full force in Missouri. It takes a lot of work to get your equipment ready to take that perfect shot. But before you start, keep reading for special safety information about your hunting gear.

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Cold & Flu Season Safety

As the temperature starts to decrease outside, cold and flu season starts to increase. Wellness throughout the season starts with prevention. If you or a loved one does catch an illness, remember to use medications as directed. Cold and Flu Prevention Tips Stay home if you are not feeling well…

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Back to School Safety

School is back in session! This is an exciting time of year for kids and a great time to remind everyone about the importance of poison prevention. There are many ways to be poison safe at home and at school during this time of year. Read more for a quick…

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Keep Your Summer Parties Safe!

Fire up the grill and invite your friends over – it’s time for summer parties! Whether you have an impressive fireworks display, or just a simple BBQ, the Missouri Poison Center can help you keep your parties safe.

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Summer Poison Prevention Tips

Schools have closed and summer vacations have begun...

People who plan to take trips, camp, spend time in back yards, picnic or go to concerts in the park should be aware of some of the poison hazards outdoors and how to protect themselves.

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