New Jersey Poison Control

06/24/2026

Fun for all starts with safety for all.
Heading to match events in NJ? ⚽ The NJ Department of Health’s World Cup Health Hub has what you need to get game-day ready.
🔗 Visit the Health Hub: https://www.nj.gov/health/world-cup/
📱 Download: Play It Safe App

06/24/2026

Did we just find super mice? 🐭🦠 New research shows that some mice in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. have a genetic mutation that makes them immune to common rodent poison.

“The biggest takeaway is that we found almost 70% of the mice we collected have mutations that can cause difficulties in control because those mutations are related to resistance,” said Changlu Wang, one of the study’s authors and a Rutgers entomologist.

06/24/2026

🚨 A common blood pressure med, chlorthalidone, was recalled due to a manufacturing issue that may affect how the drug works.
💊 If pills don’t dissolve properly, you may not get the dose your body needs—reducing effectiveness.
🧑‍⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

More than 11,000 bottles of chlorthalidone have been recalled after testing revealed potential issues which may affect the drug’s effectiveness, the FDA says.

06/23/2026

⚠️ If you have flooding in your area, do NOT attempt to drive or walk through it.
🚶❌ Walking through flooded areas can be dangerous. The water can contain sewage, chemicals, harmful bacteria, and other dangerous items, like sharp objects.
📱🧑‍⚕️ Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

🚨💧 Flood Safety Reminder

In anticipation of inclement weather this evening, keep in mind that it only takes a small amount of moving water to create a dangerous situation.

🌧️ 6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet
🚗 12 inches can carry away a vehicle
🌊 Floodwaters may be deeper than they appear and can hide road damage, debris and other hazards

When heavy rain hits:
✔️ Never drive through flooded roadways
✔️ Avoid walking through floodwaters
✔️ Stay informed with weather alerts and local emergency updates

If you come across a flooded road, . 🚧

Visit: https://nj.pulse.ly/oztinx82ra for more information.

06/23/2026

Power out because of the storm? Remember, it's not safe to run your car inside your garage—even with the door open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) can build up fast.
🚗 Need to charge your phone? The car needs to be fully outside the garage with the exhaust facing away from your home.
📱🧑‍⚕️ Questions or concerns about CO, call 1-800-222-1222. If someone is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 911.
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

06/22/2026

🚨Severe storm and heavy rain. Flash flooding in areas around New Jersey likely.
🔌Generator Safety:
💡 Portable generators = power, but also risk.
❌ Never use them indoors or in garages—carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible and deadly.
🏘️ Keep generators 20+ feet from your home and neighbors.

📱🧑‍⚕️ Questions or concerns about carbon monoxide, call 1-800-222-1222. If someone is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 911.
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

06/22/2026

GLP‑1 meds are effective—but dosing mistakes are sending more people to the ER.
📈 Calls to poison control centers have surged ~1500% since 2019.
Most cases aren’t misuse—they’re accidental dosing errors ⚠️
🛑 Confusing units, misreading syringes, or doubling doses can turn a routine shot into a medical emergency.

🧑‍⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/medication/articles/glp-1-overdose-signs-and-symptoms

06/21/2026

✨ Today we honor all father figures—dads, stepdads, grandfathers, mentors, and caregivers—anyone making a positive difference in a child's life. Enjoy all the hugs, laughs, and love today.

Happy Father's Day 🩵

06/19/2026

Paterson is expanding access to life-saving naloxone with FREE, self-serve kiosks. 24/7 access to naloxone can make all the difference in an emergency. These kiosks are already being used and restocked quickly due to high demand.

Naloxone is a critical tool in overdose prevention.

🧑‍⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
If someone is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 911.
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

https://www.nj.com/mosaic/2026/05/paterson-deploys-self-serve-naloxone-kiosks-to-curb-overdose-deaths.html

06/19/2026

Calls to poison centers about Benadryl (diphenhydramine) use among teens are rising fast.
📈 Jan–May 2026 calls were more than double the same period in 2025.

High doses can cause:
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Heart problems
⚠️ Hallucinations
⚠️ Loss of consciousness

🧑‍⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed

https://www.wcvb.com/article/benadryl-challenge-doctors-warning-dangerous-social-media-trend/71591447