For Poisoning Questions or Emergencies, Call the Poison Experts at 1-800-222-1222
The Iowa Poison Control Center (IPCC), provides 24-hour toll-free telephone access to emergency poison information and treatment for all residents of Iowa.
Iowa Poison Control Center staff are uniquely trained to assess, triage and manage poisoning emergencies.
To reduce illness, deaths and costs associated with poisoning through providing 24-hour emergency telephone advice, poison prevention information and education.
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THIS IS POISON PREVENTION WEEK, AND AS THOUGHTS TURN TO SPRING CLEANING, LINDA KALIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE IOWA POISON CONTROL CENTER HERE IN SIOUX CITY, SAYS CERTAIN TYPES OF POISONINGS ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR.
MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE POTENTIAL THREATS CAUSED BY CHEMICALS LIKE PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES, BUT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER CHEMICALS THAT ARE EQUALLY DANGEROUS IN OUR HOMES:
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WHILE SPRING CLEANING, KALIN SAYS TAKE CARE -NOT- TO MIX CERTAIN CHEMICALS — ESPECIALLY THINGS LIKE BLEACH WITH AMMONIA, ACIDS, OR OTHER CLEANERS, OR A VERY HARMFUL LIQUID OR VAPOR COULD RESULT.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, OR JUST A QUESTION, THE POISON CENTER IS ON DUTY AROUND THE CLOCK:
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THE IOWA POISON CONTROL CENTER’S PHONE NUMBER IS 1-800-222-1222.
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