America's Poison Centers - News & Alerts
WEBJun 17, 2024 · Discover the American Association of Poison Control Centers' (AAPCC) latest news and alerts about poisonings and their sources. AAPCC collaborates with the 55 poison control centers and other public health leaders to …
Poison Control Centers Are Fielding A Surge Of Ivermectin ... - NPR
WEBSep 4, 2021 · Poison control centers are seeing a dramatic surge in calls from people who are self-medicating with ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug for animals that some falsely claim treats COVID-19.
Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to ... - CNN
WEBDec 13, 2023 · CNN — Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people...
Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Are Becoming More Severe
WEBTHURSDAY, June 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death,...
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid …
WEBJul 29, 2024 · MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center’s director.
Poison control centers report increase in calls related to ... - ABC News
WEBDec 15, 2023 · Between January and November of this year, poison control centers in the United States reported receiving nearly 3,000 calls related to semaglutide.
Poison control center cases increased, including suicide attempts
WEBJun 6, 2024 · US poison control calls increasing sharply, include intentional overdoses and suicide. CHARLOTTESVILLE – America’s poison centers are fielding increasingly severe cases that are dramatically ...
At least 5 states report an increase in calls to poison control after ...
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Calls to poison centers have increased in a number of states following Donald Trump’s suggestion last week that disinfectants be considered a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus. Yes, people actually …
More calls to U.S. poison control centers end in disability or …
WEBJun 6, 2024 · America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death, a new report finds.
America's Poison Centers - America's Poison Centers Releases …
WEBJan 18, 2024 · The National Poison Data System (NPDS) is the only near real-time poisoning data surveillance system in the U.S., integrating the data from all 55 poison centers. The 2022 report highlights the trends and threats of poison exposures, such as fentanyl, Delta-8 THC, and health care facility cases.