
GA Poison Center
@PoisonCenterGA
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Provides poisoning emergency treatment advice. Public info includes: medicine safety, rabies, pets & poisons, bites & stings, plant safety, and more.
Atlanta, GA
Joined April 2010
Brightly colored and squishy—kids think they’re toys. 🧼 Laundry pods can burn the mouth and throat.🧒 Always lock cabinets with cleaning products.📞 Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter immediately if a child bites into one: 1-800-222-1222.#PoisonHelp #PoisonPrevention
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Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, & deadly. Traveling at slow speeds/idling in the water can cause CO to build up. Swim & play away from the engine exhaust vents.Symptoms: headache, dizziness, fatigue.Suspect CO poisoning? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter at 1-800-222-1222
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Leaves of three? Let it be!.🍃 Poison ivy/oak causes painful rashes.💧 Wash skin immediately.❓ Unsure? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter for help: 1-800-222-1222.#PoisonHelp #PoisonPrenvetion
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Button batteries can burn through tissue in under 2 hours. ⚠️ Secure remotes, toys, and hearing aids.🚨 If swallowed, don’t induce vomiting—get emergency help.📞 Call the #GeorigaPoisonCenter at 1-800-222-1222 right away.#PoisonHelp #PoisonPrevention
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Georgia’s forests are full of mushrooms—but many are toxic. 🍄 Never eat wild mushrooms unless identified by an expert.🤢 Symptoms may be delayed.📞 If ingestion occurs, call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter immediately: 1-800-222-1222.#PoisonHelp #PoisonPrevention
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Bee, wasp, fire ant, or spider bites can lead to serious reactions. ❗ Know the signs of allergic response.🚨 Don’t rely on the internet for advice.📞 Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter for guidance, day or night: 1-800-222-1222.#PoisonHelp #PoisonPrevention
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As kids return to school, keep harmful substances out of reach at home and in the classroom. 🖍️ Markers, glues, and cleaning products can be toxic if misused.💊 Store medications securely.Need help? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter at 1-800-222-1222.#PoisonHelp #PoisonPrevention
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Hand sanitizer is useful, but it’s not harmless. Kids are drawn to the fruity scents & bright bottles—but even small amounts can cause alcohol poisoning. Store hand sanitizer safely.Supervise use in young children.Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter if ingestion occurs: 1-800-222-1222
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🚭 E-cigarette cartridges and refill bottles contain concentrated nicotine. Just a small amount can be fatal to children or pets. ✅ Store vaping supplies locked and out of sight.📞 Exposure? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter at 1-800-222-1222.#VapePoisoning #PoisonHelp
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Summer is a great time to clean up—but don’t forget:.Weed killers, bug sprays, paints, & fuels should be stored in locked cabinets. Never store these items in drink bottles or food containers. Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter if someone is exposed: 1-800-222-1222.#PoisonPrevention
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🍄 Even experienced foragers can misidentify wild mushrooms. A single bite can be harmful or deadly. ✅ Never eat unidentified wild plants or fungi.📲 Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter at 1-800-222-1222 if someone does.#WildMushroomWarning #GeorgiaOutdoors #PoisonHelp
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🕑 Day or night, holiday or weekday—the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter is here to help. 📞 1-800-222-1222.Free, confidential, expert help. Save the number, save a life. #PoisonHelp #AlwaysAvailable
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🐜 Fire ant bites hurt—wash the site with soap and water, apply a cold compress, and apply anti-itch cream. Still unsure? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter 1-800-222-1222. #InsectBites #PoisonHelp
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Planning for school?.✅ Safely store kids medications.✅ Keep medications in their original containers.✅ Take medication as directed by your healthcare provider.Have questions? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter 1-800-222-1222. #BackToSchool #MedicationSafety #PoisonHelp
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🎒 Planning for school?.✅ Safely store kids’ medications.✅ Keep medications in their original containers.✅ Take medication as directed by your healthcare provider.Have questions? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter 1-800-222-1222. #BackToSchool #MedicationSafety #PoisonHelp.
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🔥 Lighter fluid, grill cleaners, and charcoal ash pose poisoning risks. Keep them sealed, labeled, and away from kids. 📞 If swallowed or spilled, call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter at 1-800-222-1222. #BBQSafety #PoisonHelp #OutdoorSafety
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🚗 Whether you’re going on a road trip or to the lake:.✅ Pack medications safely.✅ Keep cleaning products out of sight.✅ Have the Poison Help number saved: 1-800-222-1222.We travel with you 24/7. #TravelSafe #PoisonHelp #GeorgiaPoisonCenter
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🏖️ Pack wisely:.Keep sunscreen, bug spray, and medications out of reach.Don’t store food in the sun. 📞 Need help? the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter is just a call away: 1-800-222-1222.#BeachSafety #PoisonPrevention #SummerTravel
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Headed outdoors? Watch for:.🍃 Poison Ivy: 3 leaflets, one stem.🍃 Poison Oak: 3 oak-like leaflets.🍃 Poison Sumac: 9–13 leaflets/stem.Itchy? Burning? Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter: 1-800-222-1222.#PlantPoisoning #PoisonHelp #GeorgiaOutdoors
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Always store pool chemicals in original containers, locked away from children. Never mix products. 📞 Call the #GeorgiaPoisonCenter if inhaled or splashed—1-800-222-1222. #PoolSafety #PoisonPrevention #SummerSafety
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