4th of July Safety Tips Sunny summer days are here! There are many seasonal activities that bring joy, excitement, and much needed rest. Follow these helpful tips to promote a safe and fun upcoming 4th of July. Fireworks contain toxic chemicals and can be dangerous if swallowed. Sparklers are the fireworks that cause the most […]
Summertime Poison Prevention As the weather and seasons change so do the types of calls to the Nebraska Regional Poison Center. During the summer months, poison centers manage more calls about bites, stings, plants and pesticides than other times of the year. Bites and Stings: Warm weather, brightly colored clothing and backyard picnics often […]
La temporada navideña es un momento de celebración y alegría con nuestros amigos y familiares. Investigaciones demuestran que el número de incidentes de envenenamiento que involucran a niños aumenta durante la temporada navideña. El Centro Regional de Envenenamiento de Nebraska les ofrece estos consejos para mantenerse seguros y prevenir intoxicaciones. • MEDICAMENTOS -Si tiene visitas […]
Los medicamentos opioides se recetan para tratar el dolor de condiciones medicas, las cuales a menudo, pueden ser debilitantes. Cuando los opioides se usan incorrectamente o por alguien que no tiene receta para este medicamento, pueden tener efectos potencialmente mortales. El Centro Nacional de Estadísticas y Abuso de Drogas establece que los opioides son un […]
The holiday season is a time for celebration and joy with our friends and families. Research shows that the number of poisoning incidents involving children rises during the holiday season. The Nebraska Regional Poison offers tips for holiday safety and poison prevention. • MEDICATIONS -If you have visitors remember that they may bring their medications. […]
Opioid medications are prescribed to treat pain from real and often debilitating conditions. When opioids are used incorrectly or by someone they are not intended for it can have potential deadly effects. The National Center for Drug Abuse and Statistics states that opioids are a factor in 7 out of every 10 overdose deaths. Deaths […]
The Nebraska Regional Poison Center offers some Do’s and Don’ts to guide your holiday planning. Don’t let food poisoning ruin your Thanksgiving celebration. Do keep this guide handy to use as a reference. DO… • DO ask all kitchen helpers to wash their hands using warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after […]
Prevención de envenenamientos durante Halloween https://www.telemundonebraska.com/story/45095746/prevencion-de-envenenamientos-durante-halloween?fbclid=IwAR2FB3UO3b0iUNdqqDREH1DHSwcAfYmHkD1UvYcZTxpcB0CZMNENMjL5p1o
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for children, and the staff at the Poison Center would like to remind parents and care givers to take some simple precautions to make sure that everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Here are a few tips to know about these tricks! • Glow sticks can […]
23 de octubre de 2021 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Los medicamentos son abundantes hoy en Estados Unidos. A medida que la medicina moderna ha evolucionado, hemos pasado de la heroína recetada a fines de la década de 1890 a la prescripción de pastillas que pueden curar enfermedades y aliviar los síntomas agravantes. ¿Pero qué […]
