USVI Poison Control
@USVIPoison
Followers
324
Following
465
Media
3K
Statuses
5K
The USVI/Florida Poison Information Center provides free, confidential help with poisoning emergencies 24/7 @ (800)222-1222. RT/follows/favorites ≠ endorsement.
Virgin Islands, USA
Joined September 2016
Every day is drug take back day! Old, expired, or unused items can become a poison risk, especially for children, teens, and older adults. When in doubt, safely dispose of it! Need help or have questions? Call the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222 #MedicationSafety
0
0
0
🏡Never use a generator in a home or garage. 📏Keep a generator 20 feet from your home. 🚨Check your carbon monoxide detector batteries. ☎️#Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222.
0
0
0
🛑Careful! Cannabis edibles are not just candy, contrary to what they may look like! ⚠️Legal doesn’t mean risk free, so be sure to safely store cannabis, always keep it away from kids, & practice safe use. #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222.
0
0
0
👪Every day, you’re there for your family. And we’ve got your back. Need an expert in your pocket when a child eats something scary? Need an answer about a medicine mix-up, at midnight? 🩺#Poison Help 1-800-222-1222. We’ve got you.
0
0
0
🛥️Even at slow speeds, while idling, or stopped, carbon monoxide (CO) can remain in or around your boat in dangerous levels. You cannot see, smell, or taste CO, but if you smell exhaust fumes, CO is present. For questions about CO safety, call us at 1-800-222-1222, 24/7.
0
0
0
⚠️ A tragic reminder: Foraging wild mushrooms can be fatal. A recent death highlights how easily toxic mushrooms can be mistaken for safe ones. 🍄 Don’t risk it, stick to store-bought. #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222. https://t.co/lfEd8XUZfA
cbsnews.com
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
0
0
0
U.S. overdose deaths are seeing a historic decline as we enter 2026, dropping below 100K for the first time in years. While lower fentanyl potency in some areas is a factor, the crisis remains a public health priority. #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222. https://t.co/r0f8y4a3We
statnews.com
A new Science paper links the sharp decline in U.S. overdose deaths since 2023 to reduced fentanyl potency, pointing to a supply-side shock.
0
0
0
🥛Milk might be good for you, but it isn’t an all-purpose antidote. So put down that carton and pick up the phone before you try any home treatments for a poisoning. #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222. It's fast, FREE and confidential.
0
0
0
⚠️ A tragic reminder: Foraging wild mushrooms can be fatal. A recent death highlights how easily toxic mushrooms can be mistaken for safe ones. 🍄 Don’t risk it, stick to store-bought. #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222. https://t.co/lfEd8XUZfA
cbsnews.com
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
0
0
1
U.S. overdose deaths are seeing a historic decline as we enter 2026, dropping below 100K for the first time in years. While lower fentanyl potency in some areas is a factor, the crisis remains a public health priority. #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222. https://t.co/r0f8y49w6G
statnews.com
A new Science paper links the sharp decline in U.S. overdose deaths since 2023 to reduced fentanyl potency, pointing to a supply-side shock.
0
0
0
🥛Milk might be good for you, but it isn’t an all-purpose antidote. So put down that carton and pick up the phone before you try any home treatments for a poisoning. #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222. It's fast, FREE and confidential.
0
0
1
🖍️ K–4 students: Get creative in the 2026 NPPW Poster Contest! Theme: When the Unexpected Happens, #Poison Help is here for you. 💚 🏆 Cash prizes | 📅 Deadline: Feb 3, 2026 👉 Enter here: https://t.co/eRshEzSMw5
0
0
0
💡 When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you. Students can make a difference in the 2026 NPPW Poster & Video Contest! 🏆 Cash prizes | 📅 Deadline Feb 3, 2026 📞 #Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222 👉 https://t.co/eRshEzTklD
0
0
0
🎉 The 2026 National #Poison Prevention Week Contest is OPEN! Theme: When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you. 💚 🖍️ K–4: Poster 🎥 5–12: Short video 🏆 Cash prizes 📅 Deadline: Feb 3, 2026 👉 https://t.co/eRshEzSMw5
0
0
0
🖍️ K–4 students: Get creative in the 2026 NPPW Poster Contest! Theme: When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you. 💚 🏆 Cash prizes | 📅 Deadline: Feb 3, 2026 👉 Enter here: https://t.co/eRshEzTklD
0
0
0
💡 When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you. Students can make a difference in the 2026 NPPW Poster & Video Contest! 🏆 Cash prizes | 📅 Deadline Feb 3, 2026 📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222 👉 https://t.co/eRshEzTklD
0
0
1
🎉 The 2026 National Poison Prevention Week Contest is OPEN! Theme: When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you. 💚 🖍️ K–4: Poster 🎥 5–12: Short video 🏆 Cash prizes 📅 Deadline: Feb 3, 2026 👉 https://t.co/eRshEzSMw5
0
0
0
💊#DYK: Many common #cold and #flu #medications contain your favorite #fever reducer. It's easy to double dose yourself if you don't double check the ingredients. Questions about medication interaction? #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222.
0
0
1