Poisoning remains the most common cause of injury death, well ahead of even motor vehicle crashes. The Utah Poison Control Center provides a variety of education resources, materials, and programs to help combat this trend. With a focus on prevention and raising awareness of the experts at UPCC, these education resources will keep you informed so that you can teach your family, friends, and neighbors.
Call 1-800-222-1222 for Poison Emergencies, Questions, & Prevention Information
Poisoning Issues
- Acetaminophen- New Infant Formulation (Dec 2011) (pdf)
- Arsenic in Food (Oct 2012) - Pediatric Environmental Health Speciality Unit (pdf)
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention (CDC)
- Chelation Therapy Factsheet (pdf)
- Coin Update- In The News(pdf)
- Concentrated Laundry Detergent Packets
- DEET Handout (pdf)
- DEQ's "Get the Mercury Out!" campaign
- Holiday Poisoning Hazards(pdf)
- Japanese Radiation Release (CDC)
- Naloxone- Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug (Utah Department of Health)
- Opioid Overdose Epidemic (Utah Department of Health)
- Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety (FDA)
- West Nile Virus Information (Utah Department of Health)