Six Common and Concerning Childhood Poisons Published on Mar 19, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week Anyone can be the victim of accidental poisoning, but young children are at special risk. Keep the Poison Control number handy: 800-222-1222.
Do You Know the Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Published on Dec 19, 2017 in Health Tip of the Week Do you know the signs of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and how to prevent exposure to this gas?
Use with Caution: Cough and Cold Medicine Safety Tips Published on Nov 14, 2017 in Health Tip of the Week A cold can make your child feel miserable, but don’t reach for cough and cold medicine before you read these safety tips.
Philly.com Guest Blog Post Highlights the Danger of Toxic Mushrooms Published on Nov 10, 2016 in CHOP News Fall is mushroom season, and the Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received many calls in October related to toxic mushrooms.
Philly.com Guest Blog Post Highlights Halloween Safety Published on Oct 19, 2016 in CHOP News In a guest post for the Philly.com Healthy Kids blog, poison control experts from CHOP offer tips on how to keep your kids safe on Halloween, from treats to costumes.
Common Poisoning Myths Addressed on Philly.com Published on Sep 27, 2016 in CHOP News Experts from the Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia address some common poisoning myths in a guest post for the Healthy Kids blog.
Philly.com Guest Blog Post Highlights the Dangers of Performance-enhancing Drugs Published on Jul 20, 2016 in CHOP News Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia share information about the dangers of performance-enhancing substances, and how parents of athletes can keep their kids safe.
Philly.com Guest Blog Post Highlights Summertime Safety Published on Jun 22, 2016 in CHOP News A poison control expert from CHOP offers tips on how to keep your kids safe during the summer, from dangerous pool chemicals and lamp oils to poison ivy and insect bites.
CHOP Hosts PA Senate Committee Hearing on Childhood Lead Exposure Published on Jun 17, 2016 in CHOP Talk: A Voice for Children CHOP recently hosted the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee for a state hearing on the public health effects of lead exposure in Pennsylvania.
Philly.com Guest Blog Post Highlights the Dangers of "Button Batteries" Published on May 17, 2016 in CHOP News Ingesting a button battery can lead to burns to the digestive tract and the esophagus, even death. Find ways to minimize your child's risk of ingesting a button battery.