BC Drug and Poison Information Centre
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If you suspect you're poisoned, call 1-800-567-8911 or 604-682-5050 in BC and the Yukon to reach a poison expert for help 24/7. Multilingual, fast, free.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined June 2011
The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre provides a 24/7 poison line serving #BC and the #Yukon. We are staffed by a team of pharmacists and nurses specializing in poison management. If you have a poison question or emergency, call us at 1-800-567-8911 #CheckForPoisons #NPPW2021
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Happy new year! To start the new year, save our poison line number to your phone! It's easy and provides quick access should you need us in a poison emergency. #PoisonPrevention
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It is #BoxingDay 🎁Remember to discard wrapping paper by recycling appropriately. Keep an eye on your kids too - wrapping paper should not be put in the mouth or eaten. #HolidaySafety. Call the poison line in case of a poison accident: 1-800-567-8911.
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🍷🍺 Don't forget to clean up wine and beer glasses promptly after use. Even a small amount of alcohol for children can cause intoxication and possible alcohol poisoning. Store alcohol up and away from kids! #HolidaySafety #AlcoholPoisoning
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❗️Did you know that #holly and #mistletoe are toxic? Keep these plants #UpAndAway from children and pets. Call us @ 1-800-567-8911 if your child has accidentally ingested these plants! #HolidaySafety
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The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) team wishes you a happy thanksgiving! We are open today and every day, 24/7. Call us at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911 for any poison questions or emergencies.
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More #BackToSchool #PoisonPrevention tips. Remember to save our number on your phone in case of any poison accidents or questions: 1-800-567-8911.
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This #BackToSchool season, teach children to be careful on the playground. They should not eat plants growing outside or candy lying around which may be a pill someone left behind. In case of a poison accident, please call our poison line: 1-800-567-8911.
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It is #BackToSchool season, and here are some classroom #PoisonPrevention tips for educators. Also, save our number on your phone in case of any poison accidents or questions: 1-800-567-8911.
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Poison Prevention Week has wrapped up, but #CANInjuryPrevention is important all year long! Visit @parachutecanada for info & tips: https://t.co/S2i8pZN7Ll
#CheckForPoisons #NPPW2025
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Add your poison Centre number to your phone or keep it in a visible location, such as on your fridge: 1-800-567-8911. In case of a potential poisoning, contact the poison information Centre. If the person loses consciousness or has difficulty breathing, call 911. #CheckForPoisons
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Store poisonous products high, locked and out of sight. Put medications, cannabis, and other products away after every use. Call 1-800-567-8911 in case of poisoning. #NPPW2025 #CheckForPoisons.
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Medications are the leading cause of poisoning in Canada. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause poisoning if taken by mistake or used incorrectly. Call 1-800-567-8911 if you have questions about your medications. #NPPW2025 #CheckForPoisons.
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In this Poison Prevention Week, we are showing you that poison prevention is in your hands. Stay tuned to learn how to #CheckForPoisons. in and around your home. Poison Prevention Week – Parachute #NPPW2025.
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We are getting ready for Poison Prevention Week, March 16 to 22. Find useful resources and learn how you can get involved: Poison Prevention Week – Parachute #NPPW2025 #CheckForPoisons.
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#HappyNewYear! This is your New Year reminder to save our number on your phone. 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911. #2025
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The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) team wishes you a healthy and happy holiday! We are open today and every day, 24/7. Call us at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911 for any poison questions or emergencies. 🎄🎅
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#SKW2024 was a success! Thanks to @ParachuteCanada for helping us raise awareness about consumer product safety and what’s #SafeForYourKids.
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As Safe Kids Week ends today, remember that concern(s) with a product and/or an injury from a product can and should be reported to Health Canada ( https://t.co/UlD3wotele).
#SafeForYourKids #SKW2024
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During Safe Kids Week help make your home #SafeForYourKids by reducing the risk of young children swallowing #ButtonBatteries, which can cause life-threatening injuries. Learn more: https://t.co/5qORKZ2ojc
#SKW2024
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