Public Education
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)
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On- Demanding Learning
Naloxone for Opioid Overdose 101
Description: This training describes what opioids are and how they work, the signs of an opioid overdose, what naloxone is and how it works, when and how to use naloxone and Utah laws related to naloxone.
Time: 15-20 minutes
Languages: English or Español
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