
Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of …
Apr 2, 2024 · The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public …
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Abrin is a natural poison that can make people sick. Signs and symptoms of abrin poisoning depend on how you were exposed. If you were exposed, get clean and get medical …
Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation. Employers and workers …
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac. Images courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and …
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Background Strychnine is a strong poison. Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people. Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Apr 17, 2024 · Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it.
Chlorine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Chlorine is a liquid or gas with a strong, irritating smell. Signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure depend on how you were exposed. Get away from the area, get clean, and …
Cannabis and Poisoning | Cannabis and Public Health | CDC
Feb 15, 2024 · Cannabis Product Alert If you use cannabis products, keep them in a locked childproof container and out of the reach and sight of children and pets. For additional …
Tetrodotoxin: Biotoxin | NIOSH | CDC
Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) …