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Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage trib.al/eS02A8k
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Before taking or giving medicine: 🔎 Check active ingredients to avoid duplicates 🤧 Treat actual symptoms 👶 Verify age & frequency 🥄 Confirm dose & strength. Questions? Call Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 anytime. #PoisonHelp #MedicationSafety #PoisonPrevention #ReadTheLabel
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☀️ Protect your skin from UV rays. Keep sunscreen away from kids, avoid inhaling sprays, rinse eyes if needed. Call Poison Help 1-800-222-1222. #SunSafety #SunscreenSafety #PoisonPrevention #PoisonHelp #SummerSafety #NorthTexasPoisonCenter
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Game day can get busy, crowds, celebrations, and distractions can increase the risk of accidental poisonings. 📱 Save Poison Help (1‑800‑222‑1222) in your phone before you need it. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. Stay ready so you can focus on the game!
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Alcohol's effects build over time. Whether celebrating or out, pace yourself: ✅ Avoid mixing with meds, 💧 hydrate, 🍽 eat. Plan ahead to enjoy safely. 📞 Questions? Call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 (24/7, free & confidential)
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⏱️ Alcohol effects build over time. Celebrate safely: ✅ Avoid mixing substances 💧 Hydrate 🍽 Eat before/during drinking. Plan ahead! 📞 Questions? Call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 (24/7, free & confidential)
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From tailgates to after-parties, stay safe: 🥤 hydrate, 🍽 eat, 👀 watch intake, 📅 pace yourself. Questions? Call 1‑800‑222‑1222.
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Not everything we think is "safe" truly is. 💡Learn the truth behind common myths and stay safer daily. 📞 Questions? Call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 (24/7, free & confidential) #PoisonPrevention
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⚽🎨 Game day looks are fun, but not all art belongs on your skin. Use safe products to avoid irritation. 📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7)
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⚽ Heading to the game? Keep items closed, labeled, and secure. Don't share or mix products. Stay alert for a fun game day! 🥅
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Out of office and on vacation? 🌴✈️ Save 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential Poison Help 24/7 anywhere in the U.S. ☀️📱 #PoisonHelp #TravelSafety #VacationSafety #NorthTexasPoisonCenter
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Warm weather + crowds + shared food = higher foodborne illness risk. Stay safe: ✅ Keep hot foods hot/cold foods cold ✅ Wash hands often ✅ Don’t share cups/utensils ✅ Don’t leave food in the heat 📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonPrevention #WorldCup
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⚽☀️ Stay cool: hydrate, rest in shade, never leave meds, chemicals, or kids in hot cars. Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help. #MatchDaySafety #TexasHeat #PoisonHelp #StayCool #FIFA2026
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✈️⚽ Travel changes your routines. New time zones and busy schedules can cause medication mistakes. Stay organized for a smooth trip. 🥅 Call Poison Control anytime: 1-800-222-1222
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Mark it on the calendar, tattoo it on your brain, save it in your phone. 🗓️ The Poison Help line is free, confidential, and available 24/7: 1-800-222-1222. You don’t need to guess when poison questions pop up. Just call.
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Warmer days mean more active snakes 🐍🌿 Stay alert: watch your step, clear yards, and give snakes space. 📞 1-800-222-1222 #SpringSafety #SnakeSafety #OutdoorSafety #PoisonHelp #StayAware
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Looks like a snack ≠ safe to eat 🌿 Some plants can be harmful, and many are hard to identify. Teach kids: if you didn’t get it from a grown-up, don’t eat it.
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Spring cleaning, but make it safe! 🧼🌼 Toss expired meds, keep products original, and store out of reach. #SpringCleaning #PoisonPrevention #HomeSafety #SafeStorage #PoisonHelp
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Same goal, different risks. Know your meds 💊 Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen: check labels, dose right! Questions? 1-800-222-1222 #PoisonHelp #MedicationSafety #KnowBeforeYouDose #PublicHealth #SafeUse
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙 We’re here for everyone—every family, every child, every moment that matters. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #PoisonHelp #PublicHealthForAll
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