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Encourage Compliance with New Carbon Monoxide Law The Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is encouraging all of its educators to inform and remind Illinois residents about the new law that mandates carbon monoxide detectors in Illinois residences. This new law requires any Illinois residence with fossil fuel-burning appliances, such as gas-powered furnaces or water heaters, or with an attached garage, to install a carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of all sleeping areas by January 1, 2007. |
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Join IPC Efforts for Illinois Poison Prevention Month |
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Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Tackles the “Meth” Issue In less than a decade, the use of methamphetamines (“meth”) has increased dramatically and has now become an overwhelming problem for many families and communities throughout southern Illinois. Methamphetamine use has gained the attention of law enforcement officials, rehabilitation agencies, community anti-drug groups, the media, and friends and family members of meth users. |
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Beware of “Easy-to-use” Medications The cold temperatures of winter bring with them all sorts of illnesses and ailments, from the common cold to the flu to arthritis aches and pains. And drug companies are making it even easier to get the relief we need by making medicines in “easy-to-use” formats. However, the Illinois Poison Center encourages educators to inform parents, caregivers and adults who take medications about the potential dangers associated with some of these medicines. |
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Robin Antognoli,
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Copyright 2006 by the Illinois Poison Center, All
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