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Is it a poison? Find hazards by age

(571 articles that will keep you safe)
  • Adults

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      National Poison Prevention Week

      Poison Prevention Week was established in 1961 to promote public awareness about how to prevent and respond to poison incidents. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need it, expert help is just a click or call away.

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      Campylobacter food poisoning: Don’t risk it

      Campylobacter is one of the most common causes of bacterial diarrhea. The illness is campylobacteriosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and pain. Campylobacter is found on raw vegetables, dairy products, poultry, and meat. It is also in the stool of contaminated people and animals. Treatment is mostly supportive; stay hydrated. If severe, antibiotics may be indicated.

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      Poison ivy: Diagnosis, treatment, and when to seek help

      Poison ivy can cause a rash if someone touches it, which is caused by oils in the plant. The rash can be severe enough to blister and itch for days or weeks. Most cases can be managed at home. Severe cases require medical attention. If these plants are burned, inhaling the smoke can cause severe breathing problems.

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  • Elementary

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      National Poison Prevention Week

      Poison Prevention Week was established in 1961 to promote public awareness about how to prevent and respond to poison incidents. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need it, expert help is just a click or call away.

      Find out more
    • Test Image

      Campylobacter food poisoning: Don’t risk it

      Campylobacter is one of the most common causes of bacterial diarrhea. The illness is campylobacteriosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and pain. Campylobacter is found on raw vegetables, dairy products, poultry, and meat. It is also in the stool of contaminated people and animals. Treatment is mostly supportive; stay hydrated. If severe, antibiotics may be indicated.

      Find out more
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      Poison ivy: Diagnosis, treatment, and when to seek help

      Poison ivy can cause a rash if someone touches it, which is caused by oils in the plant. The rash can be severe enough to blister and itch for days or weeks. Most cases can be managed at home. Severe cases require medical attention. If these plants are burned, inhaling the smoke can cause severe breathing problems.

      Find out more
  • Infants

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      National Poison Prevention Week

      Poison Prevention Week was established in 1961 to promote public awareness about how to prevent and respond to poison incidents. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need it, expert help is just a click or call away.

      Find out more
    • Test Image

      Campylobacter food poisoning: Don’t risk it

      Campylobacter is one of the most common causes of bacterial diarrhea. The illness is campylobacteriosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and pain. Campylobacter is found on raw vegetables, dairy products, poultry, and meat. It is also in the stool of contaminated people and animals. Treatment is mostly supportive; stay hydrated. If severe, antibiotics may be indicated.

      Find out more
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      Poison ivy: Diagnosis, treatment, and when to seek help

      Poison ivy can cause a rash if someone touches it, which is caused by oils in the plant. The rash can be severe enough to blister and itch for days or weeks. Most cases can be managed at home. Severe cases require medical attention. If these plants are burned, inhaling the smoke can cause severe breathing problems.

      Find out more
  • Pregnant and nursing

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      National Poison Prevention Week

      Poison Prevention Week was established in 1961 to promote public awareness about how to prevent and respond to poison incidents. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need it, expert help is just a click or call away.

      Find out more
    • Test Image

      Campylobacter food poisoning: Don’t risk it

      Campylobacter is one of the most common causes of bacterial diarrhea. The illness is campylobacteriosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and pain. Campylobacter is found on raw vegetables, dairy products, poultry, and meat. It is also in the stool of contaminated people and animals. Treatment is mostly supportive; stay hydrated. If severe, antibiotics may be indicated.

      Find out more
    • Test Image

      Poison ivy: Diagnosis, treatment, and when to seek help

      Poison ivy can cause a rash if someone touches it, which is caused by oils in the plant. The rash can be severe enough to blister and itch for days or weeks. Most cases can be managed at home. Severe cases require medical attention. If these plants are burned, inhaling the smoke can cause severe breathing problems.

      Find out more