The Poison Post�
Brought to you by Poison Control Centers
June 2009 Edition
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Jellyfish swim in waters off beaches and so pose a risk to human swimmers. When their tentacles touch skin, they pierce the skin and release a pain-causing substance. Treatment involves removing the tentacles and stopping the pain. Learn more...
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Sunscreen and insect repellant can find their way into the eyes, causing pain and irritation. Immediate rinsing with running water is the best first aid. Learn more...
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Scombroid poisoning is caused by eating spoiled fish. Ciguatera fish poisoning is caused by eating fish which have themselves eaten fish contaminated with ciguatera. Neither type of fish poisoning can be detected by taste or appearance or prevented by cooking or freezing the fish. Learn more...
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There are old mushroom hunters, and there are bold mushroom hunters. There are no old, bold mushroom hunters. Learn more...
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