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Back to School Poison Safety

Back to school season is a time for change and distractions. Changes in daily routines make poisonings more likely to occur.
Be sure to keep the West Virginia Poison Center number available. 1-800-222-1222.
Our medical experts in poison information answer calls 24/7.

 

Morning Rush Medication Mix Up
🌞Mornings can be hectic. When distracted, it is easy to take the wrong medicine.
❌Do not lay medicine on the counter where anyone could grab it.
💊Keep all medicine in its bottle until it is ready to be taken.

 

West Virginia Poison Center Middle School Poster Contest Winner: 

Nevaeh Hamner, Buckhannon Upshur Middle School

 

For more poison contest winners, view our WV Poison Center Poster Contest.