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Don't be Fooled by Poisonous Fall Mushrooms Fall brings the most poisonous mushroom types and they are found not only in the wild, but in lawns and parks as well. The IPC experts advise not to eat any wild mushrooms because they may be dangerous, possibly even deadly. |
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Autumn Musser, Maria Oquendo and Melissa Namio Recognized for their IPC Efforts Welcome Autumn Musser, IPC satellite coordinator at FHN (Freeport) and Maria Oquendo, Illinois Poison Center (IPC) satellite educator at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Chicago). Autumn Musser graduated from Illinois State University in December 2006 with a Bachelors Degree in Public Relations. She is working on a variety of health education programs for kindergarteners through junior college students and her preferred teaching aids are the look-alikes, and the IPC seasonal brochures. |
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Products that Contain Nicotine are a Major Danger for Children As more people begin smoking cessation programs, it is important to practice caution when using, storing and disposing of nicotine replacement and all tobacco products. Be aware that children often obtain these items from the garbage, kitchen counters, purses and ashtrays.
Initial symptoms of nicotine toxicity include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, agitation and/or drowsiness. In more serious overdoses symptoms can include seizures, coma, increased heart rate and blood pressure. The onset of these symptoms is rapid, usually within one hour of exposure. As little as one or three cigarette butts can cause symptoms in a small child. Ingestion of new or used nicotine patches, lozenges or gum may also be dangerous and can lead to an emergency room visit. |
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Elizabeth Chmurak,
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Copyright 2006 by the Illinois Poison Center, All
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