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Spring Cleaning Safety Tips

March 13, 2016

Now that it's spring, many of us begin to scrub down our houses — and often that includes chemicals. Read more for safety tips for you and your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: poison prevention, safety, spring cleaning
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Leaves of Three, Let Them Be! 9 Tips for Avoiding Poisonous Plants

July 26, 2014

Do you know which plants around your home might be poisonous? Check out this tip sheet to identify the toxicity level of them, and read tips to avoid them. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: acorns, allergies, berries, chemical residue, emergency care, fertilizer, gardens, jimson weed, leaves, nature, nightshade, pesticide, Pittsburgh Poison Center, plants, poison, poison prevention, rash, seeds, toxic, yard care
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Mistaken Identities – Poison Prevention

March 15, 2014

Many household products can look similar through a child's eyes. Learn more about childhood poison prevention tips and other household health hazards. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: children, Mr. Yuk, Pittsburgh Poison Center, poison, poison prevention
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