Resources for Families
Web sites
ToxTown
ToxTown is an interactive site for secondary students, educators and the general public. Features everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals, non-technical descriptions of chemicals, an explanation of how the environment can impact human health, and links to Internet resources on environmental health topics. ToxTown is a companion to the extensive information in the TOXNETcollection of databases typically used by toxicologists and healthcare professionals.
Videos
Stop! Ask First!
An animated 6-minute video that teaches children about the dangers of poisons in the home. Copyright 2007 New York State Poison Control Centers
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