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When PA residents are bitten by exotic venomous snakes, experts from The Poison Control Center at CHOP help doctors through partnerships with the Philadelphia Zoo and other regional zoos.
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Knowing what plants are growing in your garden is important if you have curious children around who may accidentally ingest a poisonous plant.
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Anyone can be the victim of accidental poisoning, but young children are at special risk. Keep the Poison Control number handy: 800-222-1222.
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Do you know the signs of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and how to prevent exposure to this gas?
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A cold can make your child feel miserable, but don’t reach for cough and cold medicine before you read these safety tips.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.