#backtoschool means children will be surrounded by all kinds of food products.✔Clearly express allergies with their teacher.✔Check expiration date of EpiPen's before returning to school.✔Ask your child's teacher before sending any food products.📞 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp

🕷 Spider bites can be painful, itchy, and alarming!. Don't hesitate, call #PoisonHelp at 1-800-222-1222, if you have questions about the bite or your symptoms.

#DYK poison centers are free to call & are available 24/7 to answer medication questions or to assist with suspected poisonings? Call if you:.✔have questions about the meds you are taking.✔accidentally took someone else's meds.✔accidentally took more than the directed amount

🚨 Social media challenges can seem exciting, but can pose serious health risks. Often times they encourage others to misuse medications, spices, or household products, which may cause life-threatening symptoms. ✔Talk with teens & young adults as they head back to school

🦟 Are mosquitoes buggin' you? Check out these safety tips. 📞 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp is fast, free, & confidential. Don't hesitate to call with questions or if you suspect a poisoning.

⚠ Getting back into a school routine can be chaotic! If your child is going to receive meds at school, be sure to provide a list with dosage instructions & stick with a consistent schedule to avoid double dosing. ✔Also, check expiration dates (esp inhalers & EpiPens)

👏What a fabulous time we had at Surry County Sheriff's Office' National Night Out last night! It was great to see/meet so many members of the community and share valuable information about poison prevention. Have a resource/health fair coming up?.➡ poisoncenter@vcuhealth.org

Be sure your #collegestudent knows the Poison Center is a free, confidential, 24/7 resource available to answer questions/provide guidance for:.✔medications.✔alcohol.✔cleaning products.✔cannabis products.✔bites & stings.👇Order a magnet or sticker.

⚠ #Nicotine pouches are proving to be dangerous & even poisonous when they end up in the hands of children. ✔Store out of sight/reach from children.✔Save the #PoisonHelp number (800-222-1222) in your phone.❌Don't use in front of children.

🎒✏️Shopping for #schoolsupplies?.✔ Look for products with the AP seal, this indicates the products have been certified as safe/nontoxic. ✔ Talk with children about safe storage/usage of school supplies. ✔ Watch out for silica gel packets. 📞 1-800-222-1222 for #PoisonHelp

Take preventative steps when it comes to medication & avoid accidental poisonings:.✔Always read labels & follow directions for safe dosing.✔Keep all household meds up & away.✔Talk with teens about how to safely use meds, don't assume they know.📞 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp

🏕 Planning a camping trip for #InternationalFriendshipDay? Keep everyone safe by following the tips below!. 📞1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp is available 24/7, even while you're camping!

🦟 Spraying for those pesky mosquitos? The @NPICatOSU breaks down important terms to know on a pesticide label. ✔Always read the entire label before purchasing & using pesticides. 📞 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp is free to call and available 24/7

Yesterday, our education specialist teamed up with the @VCU_IVPP fall prevention coordinator & intern to discuss fall prevention & healthy living at @VibrantRRHA's Stonewall Place community. 👏 We had a great time discussing fall risk, prevention strategies as well as med safety.

🚨Don't waste time searching the web for answers to your questions or emergencies when it comes to potential poisons!. 📞1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp is available 24/7 to provide fast, free, and confidential medical assistance when you need it!

Spending time on the boat this weekend?.✔️watch children closely when they play on water platforms-ensure they swim/play away from areas where engines vent their exhaust.✔️dock/anchor at least 20ft away from the nearest boat that is running a generator or engine.☎️1-800-222-1222

⚠️Mixing household cleaning products can be dangerous! Mixing cleaning products such as bleach with ammonia or vinegar can create a toxic gas. 📞1-800-222-1222 Call #PoisonHelp if you have questions or suspect a poisoning!

Ouch, sunscreen in the eye can cause irritation!.✔ Rinse eyes gently with clean, lukewarm water for 15–20 mins.✔ Remove contact lenses if you wear them.❌Don’t rub the eyes - it can make irritation worse.📞1-800-222-1222 If discomfort continues, call the 24/7 #PoisonHelp line

#DYK tiki torch fuel is a hydrocarbon, similar to gasoline and lamp oil, and is often sold in containers that may look like juice? .✔️Store products in their original containers, out of sight and reach of children. 📞 1-800-222-1222 Don't hesitate, call #PoisonHelp immediately!

Some med can make you more sensitive to the☀️. Practice sun safety:.1. Read the Drug Facts label & instructions carefully.2. Stay hydrated.3. Apply sunscreen regularly & as directed.4. Limit sun exposure - wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, sunglasses & hats.5. Seek shade