Virginia Poison Center

06/02/2026

⚠ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥. The viral "Benadryl Challenge" is making the rounds on social media again, but taking large amounts of Benadryl® (diphenhydramine) is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 safe and can have serious, life-threatening consequences.

If someone takes too much medication, call Poison Help immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

06/01/2026

🤷‍♀️ Searching the web for answers to your poison related questions or emergencies can be time consuming and confusing! 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 (𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟐𝟐-𝟏𝟐𝟐𝟐) 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥.

Don't waste time🤳! We're available 24/7 to answer your questions or to provide medical guidance during poison emergencies.

05/29/2026

Stop by and see us tomorrow from 10AM - 3PM at the Richmond Raceway!

New or expectant parent? This free event is for you!

Join us on May 30 at the Richmond Raceway for the Bear-y Best Start Fair.
Connect with trusted health professionals, attend hands‑on demonstrations like newborn care and infant CPR, receive health screenings, explore helpful local resources, and enjoy fun giveaways — including a free raffle!

Admission is FREE. Register in advance: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/the-bear-y-best-resources/.

05/29/2026

🐍 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 and snake bite calls are already starting to come in. As you head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, remember to take extra precautions to stay safe and aware of your surroundings.

Don't hesitate, immediately call 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 at 𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟐𝟐-𝟏𝟐𝟐𝟐 if you suspect a snake bite!

05/28/2026

👏 We appreciate Hampton Healthy Families for welcoming the poison center to today's resource fair at the Northampton Community Center! Our educator had a great time connecting with members of the community, sharing poison prevention info, and raising awareness about the Poison Help line (800-222-1222).

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

Do you have a community resource/health fair coming up?
E-mail ➡ [email protected]

05/28/2026

How do you know if you should call 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 or 𝟗𝟏𝟏?
✔ Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure.
✔ For all other poisoning questions or symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert.

📞 The Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) is fast, free, and available 24/7.

05/27/2026

⚠ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐞! If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, it's a great idea to familiarize yourself with the plants you may encounter. Although many are harmless, contact with some, like poison ivy or poison oak, can cause an itchy skin rash.

Visit https://bit.ly/4tHyCIC for more information.

05/26/2026

Take preventative steps when it comes to medication to avoid accidental poisonings:
✔️always read labels & follow directions carefully for safe dosing
✔️keep household medications up & away from children's reach
✔️talk with teens about how to safely use medications, don't assume they know

Poison Help (800-222-1222) is here 24/7 to answer your medication questions or to assist during poison emergencies!

05/25/2026

𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

If you have poison related questions or suspect a poisoning, Poison Help is available 24/7.

05/23/2026

With this weekend marking the "unofficial" start to summer, we have a few tips to help keep you and your family safe when it comes to:
🏊pool chemical safety
🍔food safety
💊medication safety while traveling
🐍snake bites

Check out the blog post from the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU for more.

This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. While enjoying vacations, pool time and cookouts, a few extra precautions will help keep your family and friends safe.