POISON EMERGENCY,
CALL 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed
or is not breathing, call
911 for an ambulance.

Hearing impaired, call 1-888-244-5313.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

March 7th,

Poison Prevention Week in Massachusetts and Rhode Island is March 16-22nd. 

The Poison Center is hosting a kick off event next Friday, March 14th at the MA State House, in the Great Hall.  The event starts at 9:30am and is open to the public.

If you have any questions about the event, contact Colleen Longfellow, Education Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 617-355-4163.

 

February 12, 2008

 

Do you know what to do in the event of an poison emergency?  Watch Regional Poison Center's Clinical Director, Fred Aleguas, discuss what to do in the event of a poison emergency. 

 

WPRI- Child Watch Segment:

 

http://www.wpri.com/Global/story.asp?S=7855602&nav=menu20_6_5

 

 

December 3, 2007

 

Its getting cold outside!  The State Fire Marshal and the Poison Control Center have joined together to educate residents about the risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning this winter!

 

Carbon Monoxide Press Release

 

 

October 17, 2007
 

Welcome back to the Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention Website! 

 

Now that Fall is here in New England, many people are getting ready for Halloween. 

 

To make trick or treating safe for everyone, please see our Halloween Safety Tips.

 

Here at the Poison Center, we have prepared a seasonal safety guide to help you make sure your family has a safe holiday season.

 

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   to request educational materials for the holiday  season, or click on educational programs to learn more about opportunities to bring poison prevention education into your community.

 

Thanks for learning more about Poison Prevention!

 

 

 

August 2007

 

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Click to download the poison prevention jingle in English and Spanish from the National Capital Poison Center's website!  

 

 

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