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Separating the Good from the Bad – Was that a Skittle® or a Coricidin® tablet? Was that a cup of apple juice or Pine Sol®? Each year, the Illinois Poison Center receives thousands of calls regarding medications and household cleaning products. More than half of these calls concern children under the age of 6. And many times, it’s a matter of someone not being able to tell one product apart from another. |
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Making a Difference Going Electronic Free Poison Prevention Educator Resource Center & Training Free CE Credit for Illinois Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians |
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Vista Health Systems – Integrating with EMS Vista Health Systems (VHS) has joined the Illinois Poison Center as a volunteer satellite education center, with Mary O’Connor serving as the satellite coordinator. |
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Don’t Be Bugged This School Year The season for head lice, that is, the start of school, is nearing, which can create anxiety for a parent whose child becomes infested with it. Although getting rid of the parasites seems to be the primary goal for parents and school nurses, proper treatment is crucial for the safety of the child. |
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Robin Antognoli, Editor
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Copyright 2006 by the Illinois Poison Center, All
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