Statement for National Poison Prevention Week

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Statement for National Poison Prevention Week

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FDA Committed to Addressing Growing National Overdose Problem The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes the five-fold increase in unintentional drug overdose deaths noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1990 and 2006 as a serious public health concern. Much of this increase follows from increases in the deaths from the use of opioid drugs, which in 2006 accounted for more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. The agency is also concerned about m

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Are You Poisoning Your Companion Animal by Feeding Pet Grade Foods? — Dr. Patrick Mahaney

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American Association of Poison Control Centers Highlights 50-Plus Years of Poison Centers - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: AAPCC Observes 50th Annual National Poison Prevention WeekAlexandria, VA (PRWEB) March 24, 2012 In celebration of National Poison Prevention Month, the American Association of Poison Control Centers is highlighting more than 50 years of service from America’s local poison centers, according to Dr. Richard Dart, president of the American Association of Poison Control Centers. “The first poison center was formed in Illinois in 1953, and today, 57 poison centers provide lifesavingView full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Danger Rangers: Poison - YouTube

youtube.com — “March 18-24 is National Poison Prevention Week. To find out more about poison and medicine safety- Visit: http://dangerrangers.com/ and http://safekids.org/View full resource at youtube.com

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Wellness News at Weighing Success: March 18-24, 2012 National Poison Prevention Week.

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American Association of Poison Control Centers Urges Everyone To Become a Poisoning Prevention Superhero - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: AAPCC Observes 50th Annual National Poison Prevention WeekAlexandria, VA (PRWEB) March 23, 2012 The American Association of Poison Control Centers is urging everyone to celebrate National Poison Prevention Month by becoming a poisoning prevention superhero, according to Deborah A. Carr, executive director of the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Since 1962, the third week in March has been designated National Poison Prevention Week and has focused national attentiView full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Become a Poisoning Prevention Superhero - Childrens Hospital of Michigan

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Opinion: Important to know about dangers of poison | Lake Tahoe News

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Preventing Poisonings « Your Children's Health

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Embrace Launches Pet Poison Resource Center

veterinarypracticenews.com — “Marking National Poison Prevention Week (March 18-24, 2012), Embrace Pet Insurance of Beachwood, Ohio, today launched a pet poison resource center on its website.View full resource at veterinarypracticenews.com

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American Association of Poison Control Centers Reminds Americans To Use Medicine Safely - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: AAPCC Observes 50th Annual National Poison Prevention WeekAlexandria, VA (PRWEB) March 21, 2012 If not taken correctly, medicine can be a poison, too. That’s why the American Association of Poison Control Centers is reminding Americans to take their medicine safely, according to Dr. Marsha Ford, AAPCC president-elect and director of the Carolinas Poison Center. “A poison is any substance that can harm someone if it is used in the wrong way, by the wrong person or in the wrong aView full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Governor Patrick: Affordable Care Act ‘deserves to be defended’ - Boston Medical News - White Coat Notes - Boston.com

boston.com — “The Affordable Care Act is a “value statement,” affirming that access to health care is a public health concern, Governor Deval Patrick said Wednesday morning. Speaking after an appearance with Surgeon General Regina Benjamin to promote the National Prevention Strategy, Patrick declined to offer predictions about how the law will fare next week as the US Supreme Court hears a case against it. But he offered an opinion on how he thinks it should go: “It deserves to be supported.”View full resource at boston.com

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Babysitters' Guide: Poison Prevention & Child Safety - Childrens Hospital of Michigan

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It's National Poison Control Awareness Week! Print our Babysitters' Guide as a valuable reference for your sitter! http://t.co/wqR352mQ

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Five questions: Poison protection | BaldwinCity.com

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