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Poison control centers see 1,500% spike in these type of calls

A new experimental vaccine has shown to reduce the risk of Melanoma recurrence or death by 49% after 5 years.
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Utah Poison Control Center Celebrates 70 Years During National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week brings extra meaning this year for Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) as they celebrate their 70th anniversary. Since the beginning in 1954, UPCC has handled over 2 ...

Calling the poison center could prevent many ER visits for young kids, research shows

About 65% of young children brought to New Jersey emergency departments for suspected poisoning probably didn't need ...
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Poison control experts share 7 common mistakes people make that lead to dangerous exposures

Poison control centers handle millions of calls every year about exposures to just about anything you can imagine — from chia seeds and gummy vitamins to bleach and button batteries. Although young ...
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Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose

Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people reporting symptoms ...