The Poison Post®
Brought to you by Poison Control Centers
Dec 2015 Edition
Unlike European varieties, American mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset but is not likely to cause serious poisoning if small amounts are unintentionally swallowed. Learn more...
Little girl looking to a clinical mercury-in-glass thermometer
A broken mercury-containing thermometer can be toxic if the vapors are inhaled. The risk of poisoning from touching or swallowing mercury from a broken thermometer is low if appropriate measures are taken. Learn more...
Most fragrance products contain alcohol. Some contain up to 95%. Alcohol can cause serious effects in children. Fragrance products can also cause skin irritation, which usually resolves if you stop using the product. Learn more...
Toothpaste usually contains fluoride. Swallowing it can cause stomach upset. Although fluoride can lead to serious toxicity in large amounts, poisoning is unlikely if small amounts of over-the-counter toothpaste are ingested. Learn more...
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