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Rising Use of E-cigarettes and Associated Health Risks

December 28, 2015

A recent study showed that diacetyl, aflavoring chemical linked to severe lung disease can be found in many e-cigarettes. So just how safe are they? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: e-cigarettes, nicotine, poison, smoking, toxic
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How to Care for a Venomous Snake Bite Wound

August 1, 2014

Did you know there are four types of venomous snakes in Western PA? Learn how to identify them, avoid snake bites, and treat them in this infographic. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: copperhead, cottonmouth, poison, rattlesnake, snakebite, snakes, venom
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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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Venomous Snakes in Western Pennsylvania

July 3, 2014

Did you know there are three types of venomous snakes in Western Pennsylvania? Learn how to identify each snake and discover some fun facts about them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: copperhead, cottonmouth, poison, rattlesnake, snakes, venomous snakes
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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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