The Poison Post®
Brought to you by Poison Control Centers
June 2008 Edition
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An 84-year-old died after a family member poured torch fuel into a glass. She drank it, thinking it was apple juice. An 8-year-old has permanent lung damage after making the same mistake. Torch fuel can look like apple juice. Making that mistake has cost people their lives. Learn more...
caff1 How Much Caffeine Is In That?
The line between enough caffeine and too much varies from person to person. People who overdo it can experience unpleasant side effects until the caffeine wears off in a few hours. People who take too many caffeine pills to stay awake can have seizures. Learn more...
Poison Control is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by checking the webPOISONCONTROL™ online tool for guidance or calling 1-800-222-1222. The poison specialist, by phone, or the webPOISONCONTROL™ online tool will guide you through a poison emergency. Learn more...
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