National Poison Prevention Week 2025

Join the nation’s 53 Poison Centers in raising awareness of poison risks, safety strategies, and Poison Help!

When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you with fast, free treatment advice.

Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most. Calling a poison center is faster and more accurate than an internet search. On average, 90% of poisonings happen in homes in America each year, and more than 70% of people who call Poison Help get the help they need right where they are—saving the cost of a trip to a healthcare professional or hospital.

America’s Poison Centers developed a number of tools and social media resources to spread awareness and educate communities about poison safety. Explore and download their English and Spanish resources. 

In Washington, we celebrate National Poison Prevention Week with our annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest winners. Check out this year’s winners:

Kindergarten – 2nd grade winner:

3rd – 5th grade winner:

6th – 8th grade winner:

9th – 12th grade winner:

Stay tuned for National Poison Prevention Week 2026: March 15 – 21!