Yearly Archives: 2013

Broken snow globe? There may be more than water inside

Many people think that snow globes are just filled with water. But some globes, especially ones from overseas, actually have a small amount of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) mixed in. This can … Continue reading →

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Holiday safety tips

New Hampshire educator Laurie Warnock recently appeared on ConcordTV’s “On The Beat” to talk about the poison center and offer some holiday safety tips.

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Three tips for buying safe Christmas toys

Buying Christmas presents for kids is always a challenge. We can’t help you pick out the perfect gift, but we can help you make sure your gifts are safe and … Continue reading →

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Do you have old medication?

The U.S. DEA is working with local police agencies to hold a medication take-back this Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great chance for … Continue reading →

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What is the drug called Molly?

There have been numerous news reports recently about a party drug called “Molly” that has been making the rounds, especially at concerts. Close to home, the drug has been potentially … Continue reading →

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Introducing Medical Director Dr. Tammi Schaeffer

The Northern New England Poison Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Tammi Schaeffer as our new medical director! Dr. Schaeffer comes to us from the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug … Continue reading →

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Eye injuries: PPE is important at home, too

When was the last time you wore personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves or safety glasses? Do you have to wear it for work? Or maybe you’d have to … Continue reading →

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Is that snake or spider poisonous?

Whether it’s that spider building its web in the corner of your bathroom or a snake in your garden, you may have wondered if that creepy-crawly thing was poisonous. If … Continue reading →

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Healthy Homes: An interview with Eric Frohmberg

Eric Frohmberg is the manager of the Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and the chair of the Maine Healthy Homes Advisory Council. We asked him some questions about Healthy … Continue reading →

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Can I give my child Benadryl to make them sleepy?

If you’ve ever traveled on a plane with a young child, you may have been tempted to give them a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to make them sleepy. While you … Continue reading →

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Is it safe to take medication when you’re pregnant?

Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you won’t get ordinary aches and pains, like headaches or a cold. I rarely have pain other than the occasional headache, but when … Continue reading →

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Poisonings at work: An interview with Dr. Karla Armenti

For North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, we spoke with Dr. Karla Armenti, the principal investigator for the Occupational Health Surveillance Program within the New Hampshire Department of Health … Continue reading →

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