End-of-school-year reminder: Safe storage of medications and e-cigarettes is vital now that kids are home more!

Traveling soon? Pack medicines in their original containers and bring our number: 1-800-222-1222.

🌺 Some of the most beautiful plants in your yard may also be poisonous. Know what's growing in your yard. English guide: www.upstate.edu/poison/pdf/p... Español: www.upstate.edu/poison/pdf/p... 📞 Questions? We are open 24/7: 1-800-222-1222

#Summer’s here! That means more plants, bugs, bites, and BBQs. We’re here for your summer safety needs, 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.

#Nicotine pouches may be tobacco-free, but they still contain highly addictive nicotine. Even a small amount can make a child sick, and flavored products may appeal to teens. Store nicotine products up, away, & out of sight. 📲 Suspect a poisoning? Call 1-800-222-1222 anytime for free, expert help.

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🚫 Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Even a small amount in the lungs can cause serious injury. Always use proper fuel transfer equipment. Questions or a poison emergency? Call us 24/7: 1-800-222-1222. #PoisonPrevention #GasSafety

It’s National Weed Your Garden Day! Gardening this weekend? Wear gloves and identify plants before touching or trimming.

⚠️ Today is National Button Battery Awareness Day! ⚠️ Button batteries may be small, but swallowing one can cause life-threatening injuries. 🔋 Keep them out of reach. 🔋 Secure battery compartments. 🔋 Store and dispose of batteries safely.

#WednesdayWisdom: Always keep medications in original containers with child-resistant caps. 💊

If you think a child swallowed something they shouldn’t have, call us right away at 1-800-222-1222.

👀 Eye exposures from things like hand sanitizer, cleaners, sunscreen, or look-alike products are more common than you think! We are just a phone call away and available to help 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.

Warmer weather often means more lawn care, boating, and outdoor projects that involve #gasoline. Safety reminders: 1️⃣ Always store gasoline in approved containers 2️⃣ Never store gasoline in drink or food containers 3️⃣ Keep gasoline out of reach of children Questions? Call us at 1-800-222-1222!

Whether it’s a medication mistake, something a child got into, or a question you’re not sure about, we are here for you! Call anytime! No question is too small =1-800-222-1222

👀 Keep an eye on your eyes! Eye exposures from products like hand sanitizer, cleaners, & super glue are more common than you think. We are just a phone call away: 1-800-222-1222.

Great to be part of the Cortland County Olympiad at SUNY Cortland today! ☀️ Schools from across the county came together for a day filled with teamwork, competition, and school spirit. We enjoyed connecting with students, families, and community partners during such a fun event!

May is #NationalBabySafetyMonth! Babies explore the world by putting things in their mouths. Remember to keep medicines, lotions, cleaning supplies, and batteries out of sight and reach of little hands! Questions? Call us at 1-800-222-1222.

This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember those who gave their lives to serve our country. As you gather with loved ones, take a moment to protect those around you! Check your home and backyard for potential poison hazards. 📞 Questions? Call us at 1-800-222-1222.

Hosting a #BBQ? Keep grilling supplies like lighter fluid out of children's reach!

🍺 Hard iced teas can look like everyday drinks kids recognize. 🍑🫖 Keep alcohol and cannab*s products stored up high, locked away, and out of sight and reach during celebrations. Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help anytime.

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s #Kratom Virtual Lunch & Learn! We appreciate your engagement and partnership in raising awareness on this important topic. Thanks to Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming CARES Alliance, William Eggleston, PharmD, and Mary Beth Dreyer for helping make it possible.

Traveling for #MemorialDay? Pack meds safely and carry our number: 1-800-222-1222.

Great connecting w/ older adults and community partners at the #Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services Expo & Conference! Our Health Education Program Manager presented “Med Smart,” sharing practical medication safety tips to help make everyday life safer and simpler. 💊☎️

🌼 Heading outdoors? Don’t forget #tick protection. Use insect repellents safely and follow label directions to help keep you and your family protected this season.

Please join us in congratulating MPH graduates Daniel Brunick (@upstatemedical) and Khara Simons (@universityatbuffalo)! 👏🎓 During their time w/ our poison center, they made a lasting impact through their dedication to poison prevention and community outreach! Congratulations! 💙🎉

Medication mix-ups can be dangerous! With allergy season in full swing, be careful when combining over-the-counter meds. Some have the same active ingredients and can make you sick! 📞 Unsure what’s safe? Call our experts any time: 1-800-222-1222

Nothing beats a night at the ballpark ⚾️ Always a great time with the Syracuse Mets sharing poison prevention information and chatting with the announcers about how our poison center keeps our communities safe! Save our number: 1-800-222-1222 ☎️

📣 Proud to work w/ the next generation of health care professionals! These 4th-year Binghamton University School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences students partnered w/ us & presented their capstone research: adult #cannabis exposures associated w/ medical & recreational cannabis legislation.👏

📱Every call matters. Last year, more than 53,000 people across 54 counties turned to our poison center for help with exposures, medication questions, and poisoning emergencies. Many of those cases were safely managed at home! We’re here for you 24/7: 1-800-222-1222

#NationalPreventionWeek is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week

We had a great day at the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Women’s Health Day in Canandaigua! We loved sharing free resources and answering questions about poisonings, medications, and everyday exposures. Don't forget fast, free, confidential help is always just a call away: 1-800-222-1222 📞

Check toys, remotes, and key fobs for button batteries. Make sure compartments are secure. Questions? Call us at 1-800-222-1222.

Never mix cleaning products like bleach and ammonia! It can create toxic fumes!

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 It’s gardening season! Fertilizers, weed killers, and even some plants can be poisonous to kids! Always wear gloves when handling garden chemicals. Don’t store them near food or drinks.

💊Dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs, no questions asked! #TakeBackDay is going on now until 2pm. Find a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com.

📣 Collection sites open NOW! Help loosen the grip of Rx drug misuse and drop off your unneeded meds today. Find a collection site near you www.dea.gov/takebackday. #TakeBackDay #opioidcrisis

🌿 It’s 4/20, but for poison centers, it’s also a day to talk about safety. Cannabis edibles can look like everyday snacks. That’s leading to more exposures in children. 1️⃣ Lock it up 2️⃣ Keep it out of sight 3️⃣ Call us if you need help: 1-800-222-1222

🍄 Foraging can be risky if you are not familiar with what you are handling. Some plants and mushrooms have toxic look-alikes that can cause serious illness. Teach kids not to touch or eat anything they find outdoors! Questions, call us at 1-800-222-1222.

📣 We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-222-1222 for poison questions and emergencies.

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Traveling for #SpringBreak? ✈️🚗 Pack smart when it comes to medications and household products. Keep medicines in their original containers, store them securely when you arrive, and keep cleaning supplies up, away, and out of sight & reach of children. Save our number, just in case: 1-800-222-1222!

🐜🚫 Warmer weather = more pests, but be careful with pesticides! Read labels carefully, store them properly, and never use them more than directed. Call us if exposed: 📞 1-800-222-1222

#DYK we are fast, free, and open 24/7? Your call will be answered by a local nurse, pharmacist or physician who lives and works in your community! Call us at 1-800-222-1222!

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📣 That’s a wrap on #NPPW26! Take a moment to save our number e in your phone: 1-800-222-1222. We are fast, free, staffed by experts, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know when you might need us!

Q: Should you transfer chemicals or cleaners in the home & garage to another container? A: No! ✅ Always keep products in their original containers. ✅ Store them up high, away, and out of sight. 🚫 Do not put them in a cup or bottle. 🚫 Never store with food.