Illinois Poison Center Blog
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The Illinois Poison Center is a non-profit health service that provides comprehensive and trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a free, confidential 24hr. It also offers education on poison prevention and information on potentially harmful substances to the general public via community outreach and online training programs.
Illinois Poison Center Blog
1M ago
Who’s ready for a road trip! Spring, summer, fall or winter—there’s no bad time to explore new places and visit family and old friends. With all the excitement of hitting the road, it’s easy to let your guard down when it comes to poison prevention. But mishaps can happen when you’re packing and on the ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
3M ago
Kids are curious, rambunctious and full of energy. They get into everything! But what if they got their little hands on your cannabis gummies? One parent recently called the Illinois Poison Center because their 2-year-old discovered a colorful bag of what she thought were gummy candies in her parents’ nightstand. Within an hour of devouring ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
4M ago
Foodie, newbie or old pro? Whether you’re preparing your first holiday feast or your 15th, there’s a lot to consider. Most home cooks want to serve a meal that wows even the most hard-to-please guest. There’s another way to make them happy, though: Don’t make them sick… as nothing can ruin a holiday get-together more ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
6M ago
Do you have high-powered magnet toys or kits at home? Are you considering buying these magnet toys or kits for kids to create pyramids or other creations? If so, be exceedingly careful if you have children in the home as these products can pose a significant danger if swallowed. Why small high-powered magnets can turn ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
8M ago
Have you ever been dared or challenged to do something that seemed harmless but turned out to be risky? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes people feel pressured to accept a challenge that involves eating or drinking large amounts of something – often common products around the house. Participating in a challenge, though, could put ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
9M ago
A common reaction many people have when a child ingests something potentially harmful is to make them throw up. Our parents did it and it seems like a natural instinct, but inducing vomiting is not always the best course of action. Historically, we would make children vomit with syrup of ipecac (SOI). The idea was ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
10M ago
Feeling overheated under the hot summer sun is a common experience. But for some people, experiencing a spike in body temperature—known as hyperthermia—can result from taking certain medications. A recent medical journal article discussed a case of a person whose body temperature reached 104 degrees Fahrenheit while on multiple medications. Fortunately, this patient recovered but ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
1y ago
Basements, attics, furnace rooms, barns, sheds/garages…you never know where seriously scary poisons will show up. Some of these poisons have been banned for decades in the U.S. (or used under very tight restrictions) but still available in other areas of the world. Every once in a while, the IPC gets called because someone brought a ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
1y ago
In medicine one of the ways information is shared among healthcare professionals is by publishing interesting, unusual or emerging case reports in peer reviewed medical journals. While this is not a case managed by the Illinois Poison Center, I thought it was important to share this real life situation! Case Report: A 2 year old ... more ..read more
Illinois Poison Center Blog
1y ago
Mushrooms, fungi, toadstools—no matter what you call them, you have probably seen them growing in your yard and everywhere you travel. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes—not to mention smells—and range from edible delicacy to deadly poisonous. Illinois certainly has its share of wild, funky, as well as poisonous mushrooms found throughout ... more ..read more