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1-800-222-1222

When accidents happen with chemicals, medicine, or household items, call Poison Help. Get help right away from a local poison expert.

If someone is unconscious or has trouble breathing, call 911.

What Can You Do?

National Poison Prevention Week

The National Poison Prevention Week Planner below will help you plan and implement activities to raise awareness of poison prevention during the third full week of March each year. Get ready for 2013 National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23, 2013.

As you begin planning, contact your local poison center at 1-800-222-1222 to learn how you can support existing activities in your community.

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Event-planning materials

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