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Category Archives: Hennepin Regional Poison Center
National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26
MN Poison Control System and Safe Kids MN Highlight Risks and Tips for Child Safety In support of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, the Minnesota Poison Control System and Safe Kids Minnesota are reminding parents and caregivers that children … Continue reading
Food prep tips for a healthy Thanksgiving meal
Food safety tips for before and after your Thanksgiving meal from the Minnesota Poison Control System While Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather, express gratitude, and enjoy a meal together, this time of year is also associated with an … Continue reading
Posted in HCMC News, Hennepin Regional Poison Center
Tagged @mnpoisoncenter, food safety, leftovers, mpcs, stephen kaminski, Thanksgiving
Cold weather increases risk for carbon monoxide poisoning
With home-heating season near, the Minnesota Poison Control System and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division remind Minnesotans that the risk of dangerous exposures to carbon monoxide (CO) increases — but these exposures can be prevented. Approximately 500 people die … Continue reading
Poison Prevention Tips for Child Safety
National Poison Prevention Week March 15 – 21 In support of National Poison Prevention Week, March 15-21, the Minnesota Poison Control System and Safe Kids Minnesota are offering simple suggestions to keep children safe. The organizations emphasize that poisonings can … Continue reading
Glow sticks: safe to wear – but not to eat!
Glow sticks, bracelets, and necklaces have become part of the Halloween experience. These toys are cheap, portable, and emit a colorful glow making them perfect to increase visibility of children while trick or treating. A glow stick consists of … Continue reading
Posted in Hennepin Regional Poison Center
Tagged bright, chemicals, dark, glow stick, halloween, Hennepin, light, poison
