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Health & Fitness

Don’t Guess, Make the Call

Poisons are More Common and Deadly Than You Think

(NJ Poison Control Center)

National Poison Prevention Week

March 17-23, 2019

Poisoning is the leading cause of injury death both in our state and across the county. Poisoning injury deaths now occur more often than car and firearm deaths. While most poisoning deaths occur from the misuse and abuse of legal and illegal drugs, poison exposures can involve any substance and occur anywhere, anytime to anyone. Read more bit.ly/2TU0BaJ

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Avoid poisoning tragedies by making the call; Call FAST to treat a poisoning - Call FIRST to prevent one, Poison Help line 1-800-222-1222. Save our number in your phone today so you're prepared for what may happen tomorrow.

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