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DESCRIPTION
There are literally thousands of substances, both natural and synthetic, that can cause poisoning. Many of these are present in everyday items and products, including drugs, cleaning products, pesticides, paints and varnishes, hobby and art supplies, batteries, cosmetics, and house plants. Some are poisonous only if ingested; others can cause problems if inhaled or absorbed through the skin or eyes.
Most cases of accidental poisoning involve young children, especially children under the age of five. Young children are very curious, and their preferred method of exploring often involves putting things into their mouths. However, there are also many cases of poisoning every year among elderly people and hospital patients (most commonly the result of over-medication or drug mix-ups), as well as adolescents, who may experiment with the ingestion of toxic substances, including recreational drugs. Other causes of poisoning include exposure to environmental pollutants and toxic substances used in the workplace. Toxins in food can also cause poisoning.
MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Food Poisoning (Food & Waterborne Disease)
RECOMMENDATIONS
If you suspect that you or another person have been poisoned, call your local Poison Control Center and follow their directions. The appropriate measures to take depend on the toxin involved and the method of ingestion. The professionals who staff these centers will be able to tell you what to do.
Keep the telephone number of your local Poison Control Center posted near your telephone (see below for updated list). This is particularly important if you have children. Also, keep a bottle of syrup of ipecac on hand at all times. This can be purchased at any local pharmacy or drug store. However, do not use the syrup of ipecac unless specifically directed to do so by a health care provider or your Poison Control Center. Syrup of ipecac will cause the vomiting when taken and some poisonous substances should not treated in this manner. For some poisonous substances, it is not advisable to take anything by mouth - for example if the poison contains an acid that will create more internal burning. If advised to do so by the Poison Control Center, take 5 charcoal tablets immediately. This will help to absorb the poison. Do not use charcoal tablets that are not made for internal use. So, again, be sure to check with Poison Control before administering any first aid measures.
If you suspect that you or another have been poisoned, call your local Poison Control Center and follow their directions. The appropriate measures to take depend on the toxin involved and the method of ingestion. The professionals who staff these centers will be able to tell you what to do.
If you are directed to go to the nearest hospital emergency room, take the container of the suspected poison with you, if possible. This can help medical personnel to deal with the situation and save precious time.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION: Charcoal is an absorbent. It absorbs inorganic and toxic matter, therefore its uses are diverse. Charcoal is used in water filtration systems and Charcoal powder is used as an antidote for poison. It is an extremely effective remedy for almost all types of poisonings such as Tylenol, barbiturates, chemicals, snake bite, etc. It is important to note that just because something has Charcoal in it does not mean it will be safe to ingest though. The type of Charcoal used for medicinal and other absorbent uses is activated. Charcoal briquettes used in grilling; however, are not digestible and could make you ill.
CHARCOAL USES & SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE: Activated Charcoal is a good standard item for every medicine chest. Charcoal works well on bee and ant stings and snake bites, and can help draw out the infection associated with the flu. Charcoal also works well in cases of the brown recluse spider bite if caught in enough time. A brown recluse spider bite causes a large portion of flesh to die and fall off, and it can even cause gangrene and other complications. Charcoal also works in treating poison ivy and poison oak, especially when combined with French Green Clay, and is used in treating diarrhea and vomiting caused by food poisoning or the flu. Charcoal has been used with success in cases of uterine infection as well.
CHARCOAL DOSAGE INFORMATION: Charcoal comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions.
CHARCOAL SAFETY & INTERACTION: Activated Charcoal absorbs material and can therefore cause problems with any medicine you may be taking by reducing how much gets absorbed by your body; which could be life threatening. Some people have experienced side effects such as breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest, chest pain, or skin hives, rash, and itchy or swollen skin while taking Charcoal. If you experience any of those symptoms, discontinue using and talk with your health care provider to ensure that there is no other reason for having those symptoms. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is best to consult with your health care provider or midwife before using Charcoal for the treatment of your condition.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
Activated Charcoal Supplement, Nature's Way, 260 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Activated charcoal supplement captures unwanted material of gas and carries it safely through the digestive system.
IPECAC INFORMATION
IPECAC GENERAL INFORMATION: Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha / Ipecac Shrub) is a small shrub with a slender stem that grows up to 1 foot high. It flourishes in the forests of Amazonian Brazil and Bolivia where they have annual rains in excess of 70 inches. Ipecac has sparse oblong leaves, small white flowers, and purple-black berries. Ipecac is made from the dried rootstock. The Grand Dauphin, son a France's Louis XIV, was dying of a severe and prolonged case of dysentery and was cured with Ipecac. In India and Pakistan it was used against serious parasitic diseases, including billharziasis, which is caused by flatworm. Ipecac has expectorant and strongly emetic properties.
IPECAC USES & SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE: Today, Ipecac is still used in conventional and herbal medicines. In very small doses, it can by given by mouth as part of a syrup for clearing congested coughs and is commonly found in many cough medicines used for the treatment of bronchitis and whooping cough. Ipecac syrup is mainly used to induce vomiting, especially in people who have swallowed certain poisons. It is such a strong emetic that even moderate doses will stimulate vomiting until the stomach is cleared. Because of that, it works very well in treating drug overdose. Ipecac is also still used for amebic dysentery.
IPECAC DOSAGE INFORMATION: Ipecac usually comes in syrup form and can be an ingredient in other products. For bronchial conditions Ipecac combines well with white horehound, coltsfoot and grindelia. In amoebic dysentery ipecac may be used with American cranes bill or echinacea. It is best to consult with your health care provider anytime Ipecac is needed as a treatment.
IPECAC SAFETY & INTERACTION: Research has shown that cephaeline, the emetic agent in Ipecac, is itself a powerful irritant that can cause poisoning, therefore, Ipecac syrup should be administered only in measured doses by trained medical personnel. Not for use by pregnant or nursing women or those with severe liver or kidney disease.
IPECAC SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
CONSIDERATIONS
When dealing with suspected poisoning, it is better to rely on the advice of Poison Control Center staff rather than the information on product packaging. Poison Control Centers keep up to date with the latest knowledge and practices. Information provided by manufacturers may not be as current or reliable.
See these pages for more information:
Aluminum Toxicity
Arsenic Poisoning
Cadmium Toxicity
Chemical Poisoning
Copper Toxicity
Environmental Toxicity
Food Poisoning (Food & Waterborne Disease)
Lead Toxicity (Lead Poisoning)
Mercury Toxicity
Nickel Toxicity
Plant Allergies & Poisoning - Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
POISON CONTROL CENTERS
The following are telephone numbers for local Poison Control Centers in the United States. It is a good idea to post the number of your local center near your telephone, especially if you have young children. If you can program your telephone for automatic dialing, you may wish to add the number to your phone's programming as well. Please note that all phone numbers are subject to change.
September 2006 - Poison Center List
American Association of Poison Control Centers
U.S. Poison Control Center Members
www.dorway.com/poisons.html
National Poison Control Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1212
ALABAMA
Alabama Poison Center
2503 Phoenix Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
AL Only Phone: (800) 462-0800 / (205) 345-0600
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Regional Poison Control Center
Children's Hospital
1600 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
AL Only Phone: (800) 292-6678 / (205) 933-4050
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
ALASKA
Oregon Poison Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CB550
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (800) 478-3193 / (907) 261-3193 / (907) 456-7182
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
ARIZONA
Arizona Poison & Drug Info Center
Arizona Health Sciences Center, Room 1156
1501 North Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
AZ Only Statewide: (800) 362-0101 / (520) 626-6016
Tucson Area: (602) 626-6016
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Banner Poison Control Center
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
1111 E. McDowell
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix Area: (602) 253-3334
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Poison & Drug Information Center
College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham, Mail Slot 522-2
Little Rock, AR 72205
AR Only: (800) 482-8946 / (501) 661-6161
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 641-3805
CALIFORNIA
California Poison Control System - Fresno/Madera Division
Children's Hospital Central California
9300 Valley Children's Place, MB 15
Madera, CA 93638-8762
Sacramento & Madera Area: (800) 342-3293 (N.CA. Only) / (916) 734-3692
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 972-3323
California Poison Control System - Sacramento Division
UC Davis Medical Center
2315 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95817
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 972-3323
California Poison Control System - San Francisco Division
UCSF Box 1369
San Francisco, CA 94143-1369
San Francisco Bay Area: (800) 523-2222 / (415) 476-6600
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 972-3323
California Poison Control System - San Diego Division
University of California, San Diego, Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103-8925
San Diego Area: (800) 876-4766 / (619) 543-6000
Los Angeles Area: (800) 825-2722 / (213) 222-3212
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 972-3323
COLORADO
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center
1001 Yosemite Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230-6800
Outside Metro Denver Area: (800) 332-3073 (CO Only)
Denver Metro Area: (303) 629-1123
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (303) 739-1127
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Poison Control Center
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-5365
CT Only: (800) 343-2722 / (203) 679-3456
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
DELAWARE
The Poison Control Center
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4303
Delaware: (302) 655-3389
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (215) 590-8789
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
National Capital Poison Center
3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20016
DC: (202) 625-3333 / (202) 362-8563 (TTY)
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222
FLORIDA
Florida Poison Information Center - Jacksonville
655 West Eighth Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Jacksonville Area: (904) 549-4465 / (904) 764-7667
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222; (800) 282-3171 (FL only)
Florida Poison Information Center - Miami
University of Miami, Dept of Pediatrics
P.O. Box 016960 (R-131)
Miami, FL 33101
Miami Area - FL Only: (800) 282-3171
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Florida Poison Information Center - Tampa
Tampa General Hospital
P.O. Box 1289
Tampa, FL 33601
Tampa Area: (800) 282-3171 / (813) 253-4444
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
GEORGIA
Georgia Poison Center
Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital
Grady Health System
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, P.O. Box 26066
Atlanta, GA 30335-3801
GA Only: (800) 282-5846 / (404) 616-9000
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (404) 616-9287 (TDD)
HAWAII
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center
1001 Yosemite Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230-6800
HI Only: (800) 362-3585 / (800) 362-3586 / (808) 941-4411
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (303) 739-1127
IDAHO
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center
1001 Yosemite Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230-6800
ID Only: (800) 632-8000 / (208) 378-2707
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (303) 739-1127
ILLINOIS
Illinois Poison Center
222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606
IL Only: (800) 942-5969 / (312) 942-5969
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (312) 906-6185
INDIANA
Indiana Poison Center
Methodist Hospital
Clarian Health Partners
I-65 at 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367
IN Only: (800) 382-9097 / (317) 929-2323
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (317) 962-2336 (TTY)
IOWA
Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
2910 Hamilton Boulevard Lower A
Sioux City, IA 51104
IA Only: (800) 272-6477 / (800) 352-2222 / (800) 362-2327 / (712) 277-2222
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
KANSAS
Mid-America Poison Control Center
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd., Room B-400
Kansas City, KS 66160-7231
KS Only: (800) 332-6633 / (913) 588-6633
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (913) 588-6639 (TDD)
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Regional Poison Center
Medical Towers South, Suite 847
234 East Gray Street
Louisville, KY 40202
KY: (800) 722-5725 / (502) 589-8222
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
LOUISIANA
Louisiana Drug and Poison Information Center
University of Louisiana at Monroe
College of Pharmacy, Sugar Hall
Monroe, LA 71209-6430
LA Only: (800) 256-9822
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
MAINE
Northern New England Poison Center
22 Bramhall St
Portland, ME 04102
ME Only: (800) 442-6305 / (207) 871-2950
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222 TDD/TTY: (877) 299-4447 (ME only) (207) 871-2879
MARYLAND
Maryland Poison Center
University of MD at Baltimore
School of Pharmacy
20 North Pine Street, PH 772
Baltimore, MD 21201
Statewide: (410) 528-7701
MD Only: (800) 492-2414
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (410) 706-1858 (TDD)
National Capital Poison Center
3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20016
DC Suburbs: (202) 625-3333 / (202) 362-8563 (TTY)
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222
MASSACHUSETTS
Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
MA Only: (800) 682-9211 / (617) 232-2120 / (617) 735-6607
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (888) 244-5313
MICHIGAN
Children's Hospital of Michigan Regional Poison Control Center
4160 John R Harper Professional Office Bldg, Suite 616
Detroit, MI 48201
MI Only Statewide: (800) 462-6642 / (800) 632-2727 / (313) 745-5711
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 356-3232 (TDD)
DeVos Children's Hospital Regional Poison Center
1300 Michigan, NE, Suite 203
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222
MINNESOTA
Hennepin Regional Poison Center
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Statewide: (800) POISON1 (MN & SD Only) / (612) 347-3141
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222 (612) 904-4691 (TTY)
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Regional Poison Control Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 354-7660
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
MISSOURI
Missouri Regional Poison Center
7980 Clayton Rd, Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63117
(800) 366-8888 / (816) 234-3430 / (314) 772-5200
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (314) 612-5705
MONTANA
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center
1001 Yosemite Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230-6800
MT Only: (800) 525-5042
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (303) 739-1127
NEBRASKA
The Poison Center
Children's Hospital
8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Statewide: (800) 955-9119 (NE & WY Only) / (402) 390-5400 / (402) 390-5555
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
NEVADA
Oregon Poison Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CB550
Portland, OR 97201
NV Only: (800) 466-6179 / (702) 328-4144)
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center
1001 Yosemite Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230-6800
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (303) 739-1127
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Poison Information Center
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
NH Only: (800) 562-8236 / (603) 650-5000
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System
located at University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107-3001
NJ Only: (800) POISON1 / (800) 962-1253
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (973) 926-8008
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Poison & Drug Info Center
Health Science Center Library, Room 130
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1076
NM Only: (800) 432-6866 / (505) 843-2551
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
NEW YORK
Central New York Poison Center
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Central NY State: (800) 252-5655 (NY Only) / (315) 476-4766
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Finger Lakes Regional Poison & Drug Information Center
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 321
Rochester, NY 14642
Finger Lakes Region: (800) 333-0542 (NY Only) / (716) 275-5151
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (585) 273-3854 (TTY)
Long Island Regional Poison and Drug Information Center
Winthrop University Hospital
259 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Long Island: (516) 542-2323 / (516) 542-2324 / (516) 542-2325
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (516) 924-8811 (Suffolk); (516) 747-3323 (Nassau)
New York City Poison Control Center
NYC Bureau of Labs, 455 First Avenue, Room 123, Box 81
New York, NY 10016
New York City: (212) 340-4494 / (212) 764-7667
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (212) 689-9014 (TDD)
Eastern New York
NY Only: (800) 336-6997 / (914) 353-1000
Western New York Poison Center
Children's Hospital of Buffalo
219 Bryant Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
Western NY: (800) 888-7655 (NY Only) / (716) 878-7654
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
NORTH CAROLINA
Carolinas Poison Center
Carolinas Medical Center
5000 Airport Center Parkway, Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28208
NC Only: (800) 848-6946 / (800) 542-4225 / (800) 672-1697 / (800) 953-4001 / (704) 355-4000
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
NORTH DAKOTA
Hennepin Regional Poison Center
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
ND Only: (800) 732-2200 / (701) 234-5575
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222 (612) 904-4691 (TTY)
OHIO
Central Ohio Poison Center
700 Children's Drive, Room L032
Columbus, OH 43205
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (614) 228-2272 (TTY)
Statewide OH Only: (800) 682-7625 / (800) 762-0727 / (800) 686-4221 / (800) 426-2348
Statewide OH Only: (800) 589-3897 / (800) 362-9922 / (800) 722-8662 / (800) 821-8972
Southwest OH Only: (800) 872-5111
Cincinnati Drug & Poison Information Center 3333 Burnet Avenue
Vernon Place - 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45229-9004
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 253-7955
Greater Cleveland Poison Control Center
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-6010
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Poison Control Center
Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center
940 N.E. 13th Street, Room 3510
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
OK Only: (800) 522-4611 / (405) 271-5454
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (405) 271-1122
OREGON
Oregon Poison Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CB550
Portland, OR 97201
OR Only: (800) 452-7165 / (503) 494-8968
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh Poison Center
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
3705 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
The Poison Control Center
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4303
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (215) 590-8789
Hershey / Central PA: (800) 521-6110 / (717) 531-6111 / (717) 513-8335 (TDD/TTY)
Western PA: (412) 681-6669
Southwestern PA / Lehigh Valley: (215) 386-2100
PUERTO RICO
San Jorge Children's Hospital Poison Center
Calle San Jorge #252
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00912
(787) 726-5674 / (787) 726-5660
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
RHODE ISLAND
Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
RI: (401) 444-5727
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (888) 244-5313
SOUTH CAROLINA
Palmetto Poison Center
College of Pharmacy
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
SC Only: (800) 848-6946 / (800) 922-1117 / (803) 765-7359
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
SOUTH DAKOTA
Hennepin Regional Poison Center
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
SD & MN Only: (800) POISON1
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (800) 222-1222 (612) 904-4691 (TTY)
TENNESSEE
Middle Tennessee Poison Center
501 Oxford House
1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232-4632
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (615) 936-2047 (TDD)
Greater Nashville Area: (615) 322-6435
Western & Eastern TN: (800) 288-9999 (TN Only) / (901) 528-6048
Southern Poison Center
University of Tennessee
875 Monroe Avenue, Suite 104
Memphis, TN 38163
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TEXAS
Central Texas Poison Center
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
2401 South 31st Street
CTX Only: (800) 441-0040
TX Only: (800) 392-8548
Temple, TX 76508
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
North Texas Poison Center
at Parkland Memorial Hospital
5201 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75235
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Southeast Texas Poison Center
The University of Texas Medical Branch
3.112 Trauma Building
Galveston, TX 77555-1175
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
South Texas Poison Center
The University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
Department of Surgery, Mail Code 7849
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Texas Panhandle Poison Center
1501 S. Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
West Texas Regional Poison Center
Thomason Hospital
4815 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, TX 79905
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
UTAH
Utah Poison Control Center
410 Chipeta Way, Suite 230
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
UT Only: (800) 456-7707 / (801) 581-2151
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
VERMONT
Northern New England Poison Center
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102
(802) 658-3456
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (877) 299-4447 (ME only) (207) 871-2879
VIRGINIA
Blue Ridge Poison Center
Jefferson Park Place
1222 Jefferson Park Ave.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
Central & Western VA: (800) 451-1428 (VA Only)
DC Suburbs: (202) 625-3333
Eastern & Central VA: (800) 552-6337 / (804) 786-9123
National Capital Poison Center
3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20016
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (202) 362-8563
Virginia Poison Center
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
P.O. Box 980522
Richmond, VA 23298-0522
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
WASHINGTON
Washington Poison Center
155 NE 100th Street, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98125-8011
(206) 526-2121
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (206) 517-2394 (TDD);
(800) 572-0638 (TDD WA only)
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Poison Center
3110 MacCorkle Ave, S.E.
Charleston, WV 25304
WV Only: (800) 642-3625 / (304) 348-4211
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (304) 388-9698
WISCONSIN
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Poison Center
PO Box 1997, Mail Station 677A
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997
Madison / Southwestern & Northern WI: (800) 815-8855 / (414) 266-2222
Emergency Phone: (800) 222-1222
TDD/TTY: (414) 266-2542
WYOMING
The Poison Center
Children's Hospital
8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(800) 955-9119 (WY, NE, ID, IA, KS, MO, & SD) / (402) 390-5555
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1717 South Philo Road, Suite 36
Urbana, IL 61802
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ONTARIO: (613) 738-2320 / (800) 268-9017 (Toll Free) / (416) 598-5900 (Local)
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: (800) 565-8161 (Toll Free)
QUEBEC: (800) 463-5060 (QB Only) / (418) 656-8090
SASKATCHEWAN (Provincewide): (800) 667-4545 / (306) 359-4545
SASKATCHEWAN (Saskatoon): (800) 363-7474 / (306) 966-1010
YUKON TERRITORY: (403) 667-8726
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