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Virginia Poison Center Fast, free and expert help.Call 1-800-222-1222 for 24 hour toll free poison information and treatment

10/20/2026

As you navigate seasonal colds & respiratory infections ๐Ÿคง:
โœ”Read and follow dosing instructions before each use to ensure you are giving the right amount, at the right time, for the right person.
โœ”Always use the proper dosing device to ensure the correct amount is given.

If you have questions concerning medications or if you suspect a poisoning call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

10/19/2026

Don't fall down the internet search spiral.๐Ÿคฆ

When a poison exposure has you wondering, "๐‘†โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘‘ ๐ผ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘’๐‘‘?" skip the endless scrolling and call Poison Help.

๐Ÿ“ž 1-800-222-1222 for 24/7, fast, free, nonjudgmental, expert medical guidance.

Have you taken a good look in your medicine cabinet lately ๐Ÿ‘€? Do you have unused or expired medications you no longer ne...
10/16/2026

Have you taken a good look in your medicine cabinet lately ๐Ÿ‘€? Do you have unused or expired medications you no longer need?

These can put your family, friends, & self at risk for unintentional or intentional poisonings. Clean out and dispose of medications on October 24th from 10AM-2PM at a Take Back event near you!
Find an event: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator

10/15/2026

โš ๏ธ Glow sticks are bright, but don't take a bite!

Don't hesitate, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 if you find yourself in a glow stick predicament this spooky season! Our nurses specialize in poison information and are ready to provide assistance 24/7.

๐ŸฅงYum, it's ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ! A few food safety tips to keep in mind:โœ” separate raw and ready-to-eat foodsโœ” wash hand...
10/14/2026

๐ŸฅงYum, it's ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ! A few food safety tips to keep in mind:
โœ” separate raw and ready-to-eat foods
โœ” wash hands, surfaces, & utensils after handling raw ingredients (flour, dough, eggs)
โœ” follow package directions/recipe for proper baking temp and time
โœ” cook products with raw dough or eggs thoroughly to ensure any harmful bacteria are killed
โŒ Don't taste/eat raw dough or batter

If you have questions or suspect a poisoning due to foodborne illnesses, give the Poison Help line a call at 1-800-222-1222.

We're here for you! No question or emergency is too small. Our specialist are available 24/7 to provide expert guidance ...
10/13/2026

We're here for you! No question or emergency is too small. Our specialist are available 24/7 to provide expert guidance and recommend next steps in the event of a poison exposure.

When in doubt, we're just one call away. ๐Ÿ“ž 1-800-222-1222

๐‘ซ๐’Š๐’… ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’Œ๐’๐’๐’˜ October is ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐€๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ month? We have a few tips:โœ” read all medication labels & warni...
10/12/2026

๐‘ซ๐’Š๐’… ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’Œ๐’๐’๐’˜ October is ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐€๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ month? We have a few tips:
โœ” read all medication labels & warnings
โœ” look for the active ingredient
โœ” follow the directions for safe dosing
โœ” store all medications up and out of reach of children
โœ” properly dispose of unused or no longer needed medications

Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222, if you have questions about your medication or an emergency.

Cheering on your favorite team this weekend ๐Ÿˆ? Tailgate parties before games are popular this time of the year but let's...
10/09/2026

Cheering on your favorite team this weekend ๐Ÿˆ? Tailgate parties before games are popular this time of the year but let's not invite foodborne illnesses to the party!

More info on food safety while tailgating: https://tinyurl.com/tailgatefoodsafety

๐Ÿ“ž 1-800-222-1222 - for 24/7, free, nonjudgmental Poison Help

10/08/2026

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐š๐ฌ๐ค?
We would tell you - sharing poison prevention tips. Building safer communities.๐Ÿ’›

We love getting out into our communities, connecting with people, and sharing simple ways to prevent poisonings. From community events or safety fairs to conversations with families and older adults, every opportunity to spread poison prevention/awareness is one that makes us happy. Thank you for allowing us to participate in your events over the last week:
Henrico Outreach & Engagement
Office of Stafford County Sheriff - David "DP" Decatur, Sheriff
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

๐Ÿ’Š Got unused or expired medicines taking up space? Dispose of them safely on Saturday, October 24th from 10AM to 2PM at ...
10/07/2026

๐Ÿ’Š Got unused or expired medicines taking up space? Dispose of them safely on Saturday, October 24th from 10AM to 2PM at a collection site near you.

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an easy opportunity to safely get rid of medications you no longer need, helping keep them out of the wrong hands.

Find a collection site near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator

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