Washington Poison Center

10/18/2026

Emergency Nurses Week wraps up today, and we'd like to express our greatest appreciation for the stellar ED nurses we work with every day to help save the lives of poisoned and overdosed patients. 🙏 You are amazing! 🫶

10/16/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendar for next Saturday's National Drug Take Back Day! 💊 🗑️ Safely get rid of your expired, unused, and unwanted meds at a site near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

10/15/2026

Thanks to KIRO 7 News for amplifying this emergent public safety issue! ⚠️ If you have purchased cat's claw from v**e shops, gas stations, convenience stores, or an online retailer, stop using it right away. If you feel any symptoms, such as sleepiness or trouble breathing, call us 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222, 24/7. We are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.

📹 https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/counterfeit-herbal-supplement-linked-overdoses-deaths-including-1-wa/S3TOCVSU2BFG7FHO2SMWHZKRFI/

The chief clinical officer with WA Poison Center said health inspectors have found counterfeit cat’s claw sold in convenience stores, v**e shops and online

10/15/2026

When a toddler gets into a potential poison, a parent’s immediate instinct is to panic. Many call 911 or head straight to the closest emergency room. Is in person care always the right answer, though? (✨️ spoiler: our latest data says no)
👉️ Read our new post: https://www.wapc.org/insights/unnecessarypediatricvisits/

10/14/2026

Bringing this back just in time for 👻spooky season✨🎃

10/14/2026

Thanks, KING 5 for helping us spread awareness! If you’ve had any adverse effects from one of these products, please let us know so that we can help keep others safe. And, if someone stops breathing after using a substance, call 911 + administer NARCAN (naloxone) immediately

The Washington Poison Center warns about counterfeit cat's claw supplements with opioid-like chemicals linked to overdoses, highlighting serious health risks.

10/09/2026

Aw shucks! Razor clam season was supposed to begin today, but the coast isn't quite clear yet 🛑 Domoic acid, which causes Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, is being detected at unsafe levels at our coastal beaches. Keep your clamming shovels stowed until the all clear... domoic acid is nothing to joke about, as ingestion can cause severe illness.
📱 Give us a call if you feel sick after eating shellfish: 1-800-222-1222
👉️ Learn more about the closure: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams

10/09/2026

At our 70th anniversary celebration in Spokane, we were honored to recognize our long time volunteer, Craig! Over the last 7 years, Craig has helped us at dozens of events and reached thousands of community members with lifesaving safety messages 💚🥳

Justin, our Central and Eastern Washington Educator shared this about Craig: "I am always relieved when Craig can show up to help. He shares a wonderful sense of humor that keeps the work light and fun, even on long, hot, and busy days. He is HERE for the Poison Center and the communities we serve."

10/08/2026

We’re at microsoft, having a great time hanging out with the Office Product Group at their Give event! Folks are learning how to save lives with free naloxone and helping us prepare health & safety materials for community outreach. We’re delighted by the opportunity to connect with the Microsoft community and make some new friends.

10/07/2026

Thank you, Spokane! We’re still feeling the warmth from our recent 70th anniversary celebration and fundraiser, An Antidote Affair. 💖

It meant so much to gather with colleagues, longtime friends, and new faces to celebrate and support the work we do together to keep Eastern Washington healthy and safe.

A special shout-out to the local businesses that generously contributed to the silent auction and raffle that helped make the evening so much fun. We’re lucky to have such a wonderful Spokane community behind us. 🫶

We couldn’t do it without our sponsors! Kaiser Permanente Washington, , North Sound Emergency Medicine, , Waypoint Partners, and Puget Sound Mycological Society.🙏