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Educational Material


If you live in Alabama, the Alabama Poison Center has a free Poison Prevention Guide waiting for you. All you have to do is call our 1-800-462-0800 number or place an order from our on-line service.

The Poison Prevention Guide contains much of the information contained in our web site PLUS a telephone poison prevention sticker with our 800 number. Information in the guide is displayed in a compact, 8-page pamphlet. Topics include:

  • A Checklist to Poison Proofing Your Home
  • Poison Prevention Tips to Help Prevent Childhood Poisonings
  • Why You Should Call the Alabama Poison Center
  • The Most CommonTtypes of Poisoning Calls
  • Plant Guide Listing Toxic and Non-toxic Plants
  • Pesticide Tips
  • Information About Activated Charcoal and Ipecac
  • Seasonal Hazards
  • First Aid Poisoning Emergency Action

The Poison Prevention Guides are excellent to distribute to various groups and at health fairs. A small charge may be required if you:

  • Need Poison Prevention Guides for a large group
  • Would like the poison prevention stickers or APC magnets
  • Live outside Alabama and would like any of the above educational materials

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The Alabama Poison Center would like to see a Poison Prevention Guide in every home in Alabama. Order your's today!

 

Act fast if a poisoning ocurs. Know what to do first in an emergency situation and why! Look for details!

Poison proof your home. Use the Alabama Poison Center Checklist!

Prevent accidental poisonings. Follow these Poison Prevention Tips!
The Alabama Poison Center offers educational programs to professional and nonprofessional groups throughout Alabama. More information... The Alabama Poision Center's goal is to have at least one poison prevention trainer in each community. More information...

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