Yearly Archives: 2012

Water main break in Portland, Maine

There was a water main break on the peninsula in Portland, Maine, this morning and there is a boil-water order in effect until 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 20. If you … Continue reading →

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Christmas tree decorations – Are they safe?

Ever wonder if your Christmas tree decorations are poisonous to your pets or kids? Most likely, your ornaments are nontoxic, but if you have young children or dogs or cats, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season to Be Poisoned

Reaching into the poison center archives, we bring you “‘Tis the Season to Be Poisoned,” a holiday safety poem by John H. Trestrail III, R.Ph, ABAT, the former managing director … Continue reading →

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Are your holiday plants poisonous to your pets?

Earlier this week, we talked about which holiday plants are poisonous to people, but keep in mind that some things that won’t harm a person can be poisonous to your … Continue reading →

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Poinsettias, amaryllises and mistletoe: Are your holiday plants poisonous?

It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. But is holly poisonous? What about other holiday plants like poinsettias and amaryllises? We often worry about our kids eating … Continue reading →

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Avoid food poisoning this Thanksgiving

USDA photo, Creative Commons. It can be very stressful cooking for a large group. What if there is not enough oven space? Or what if something is undercooked and people … Continue reading →

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NNEPC on ScienceBlogs

NNEPC Director Dr. Karen Simone was interviewed by Kim Krisberg of The Pump Handle on ScienceBlogs. Dr. Simone spoke about the importance of poison centers and the state of poison … Continue reading →

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Energy drinks: Getting a buzz may be more than you bargained for

Why do people drink energy drinks? People often drink them to stay awake and to focus on a task. In addition, these drinks have been marketed to teens and young adults with … Continue reading →

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Fall safety plan: Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning

If you are like me, it is a source of pride to wait as long as possible to turn on your furnace. This year, though, I did not wait very … Continue reading →

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Take a Child Outside Week – Stay away from poisonous plants

Discovering the outside world is one of my twin toddlers’ favorite activities. Our daily walk around the block can take five times longer than I think it should because they … Continue reading →

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