Safe Alternative Products that Help Prevent Poisoning
Information on safer alternatives to common hazardous household products from the Poison Control Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Poison Control Home Safety Checklist
Print this Home Safety Checklist from the Poison Control Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to learn which products you should keep out of your child's reach.
Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults
This handout includes information on medications and household products, and tips to prevent poisonings.
American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT)
The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association for physicians with an interest in toxicology training and education.
How to Give Your Child Crushed Pills
For a child who has trouble swallowing pills, follow these steps when you can’t get a liquid or chewable form of medicine.
Be Safe: Dispose of Unused Medicine
Keep your family safe by cleaning out your medicines. Has a bottle expired? No longer in use? It’s time to toss. Download our resource for a checklist to stay on track and to learn about safe disposal options.
Is Your Home Poison Safe?
Here are some ways you can help keep your family, friends, and yourself poison-safe at home.
Poisonings Span a Lifetime
Poisonings and medicine mishaps can happen to anyone, regardless of age. While approximately half of the cases managed by poison centers in 2016 involved children, many of the more serious poisoning cases involved teens, adults, and older adults. By taking a few precautions, you can help keep you and your loved ones of any age poison-safe!
Virtual Driving Assessment: Preparing Teens to Drive Safely
Simulated driving assessments being piloted at select CHOP Primary Care locations gauge a teen’s ability to drive safely and avoid crashes.