Pitt OTC Med Safety

Educating the Pittsburgh youth on the importance of over-the-counter medicine safety through interactive programs with Pitt Pharmacy Students!

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Make sure to store medicines up and away from curious little hands! #MedSafetyMonday https://t.co/7S6eeVs7pf

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Store #MedsUpAway so children searching for #Easter candy don’t accidentally find medicines or vitamins instead: https://t.co/9x1U6jGFys

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Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Shenk for her lecture last week about OTC med safety for children. We hope she'll come back again! #PittMedSafety

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Some adult medicines should never be used in children! Talk with a pharmacist to check if an OTC medicine is safe for kids.#MedSafetyMonday

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Never tell a child that medicine is candy! Explain what medicine is &why medicine should only be taken from a trusted adult.#MedSafetyMonday

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https://t.co/PHMAijPtwp Hand sanitizers contain alcohol, so kids can abuse this seemingly harmless product. Read and share! #PittMedSafety

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(2/2) When placed in unmarked containers, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between a safe product and a chemical product!

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(1/2) Spring has sprung! Keep in mind that pesticides & cleaners should always be kept in their original containers.

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As National Poison Prevention Week comes to a close, be prepared for a poison emergency by having the Poison Help #, 1-800-222-1222, handy.

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In 2014, 57% of human exposures involved medications. Medication errors can occur at any age, so be aware of proper medicine safety! #NPPW17

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Be aware of common household products that may be poisonous to children, such as laundry products, plants, & personal care products. #NPPW17

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Poisonings can happen to anyone, regardless of age. By taking precautions, keep you & your loved ones poison-free! #NPPW17 #PittMedSafety

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In addition to saving lives, poison centers save Americans more than $1.8 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity! #NPPW17

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It only takes seconds for a child to grab & swallow something poisonous! Be prepared by knowing the Poison Help #, 1-800-222-1222. #NPPW17

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This week is Poison Prevention Week! Check our page during the week for more Poison Prevention facts & tips! #NPPW17 #PittMedSafety

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Ingest something that you shouldn't have? Check this out: it'll help you determine what to do next! https://t.co/Ej2LH1ghcY #PittMedSafety

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When dosing medicines for children, never guess a dose! If you're not sure how much to give, ask your doctor or pharmacist. #MedSafetyMonday

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Always read medication labels to see what ages the medication is safe for!https://t.co/3KWapSt5Oe

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Avoid storing medicine in the bathroom cabinet! The best place to store medicine is in a cool, dry place. #MedSafetyMonday #PittMedSafety

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Even if you feel really sick, don’t take more medicine than directed - it can actually make you feel worse or cause harm. #MedSafetyMonday