2013 Washington State Poison Prevention Poster Contest Winner – Kaleo Smith!
Kaleo Smith, age 10, of Anacortes Washington, sent in the winning artwork for our statewide Poison Prevention Poster! Kaleo receives $500 and a personal visit from Mr. Yuk. Since Kaleo entered with his friends from the Anacortes Boys & Girls Club, Mr. Yuk will visit on Family Night, March 14th. Our contest sponsor, Umpqua Bank will also be there to congratulate Kaleo.
March 17th – 23rd is National Poison Prevention Week. Look for Mr. Yuk at these events:
- March 16th, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 12:30 on 4th Avenue in Seattle
- March 22nd, Bartell Drugs, Renton Fairwood, 3:00 – 6:00
- March 23rd, Bartell Drugs, Sammamish, 10:00 – 1:00
- March 23rd, Bartell Drugs, Seattle Hill, 2:00 – 5:00
A big Thanks to Umpqua Bank for sponsoring our contest!
In an Emergency
- Call the Poison Center Hotline (1.800.222.1222): If you or another person has been poisoned, or think you may have been poisoned.
- Remain calm: The majority of poison emergencies can be resolved quickly.
- Call 9-1-1: If the person has collapsed, is unconscious, or has difficulty breathing.
How Poisons can Hurt You
Check additional pages for information on poisons and the potential consequences of poisons when they are swallowed or inhaled, or get in your eyes or on your skin.
How to Talk to Your Children
We have information and tips for you on how to talk to your children about poisons.
What is a Poison?
Any product or substance can be harmful if it is used in the wrong way, by the wrong person, or in the wrong amount. Any person or animal can be poisoned if they eat, drink, breath, inject, or get the substance on the skin or eyes.
Who is Poisoned & Why does it Happen?
Young children are the most common victims of poisonings, however adults and pets also face potential poisonings, learn about situations that can lead to poisonings.
Medications
We have information about medications, including:
- How to read labels
- Safety tips and poisoning information
If you have medications that need to be disposed of, check out:
- The Take Back Your Meds web site for locations in your area
- Bartell Drugs also offers medication returns, and some law enforcement offices) will take also take back medications.
Safety Tips
Our safety tips can help you prevent poisonings from occurring. Our Poison Safety Checklist will help you make your home safer.
Syrup of Ipecac
Syrup of Ipecac is no longer being manufactured. If you own or are starting a daycare, the Revised Code of Washington states that you must have Syrup of Ipecac on hand. Since this is no longer possible, the State will forgo the bottle of Ipecac if you have our letter and number 1.800.222.1222 on hand. If you have Syrup of Ipecac and are thinking of using it, please call the Poison Center first.
Poison First Aid
See our poison first aid tips to learn how to handle a potential poisoning.