USVI Poison Control

The USVI/Florida Poison Information Center provides free, confidential help with poisoning emergencies 24/7 @ [phone]. RT/follows/favorites ≠ endorsement.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

"“Granny’s Purse Syndrome” is a real cause of child medication poisonings—kids find pills in purses, bags, or pill organizers left within reach. Even one pill can be dangerous.

Store meds up and away. Questions or exposures? 📞 #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

☕⚡ Caffeine stacking? Coffee + energy drinks + pre-workout + soda + chocolate can add up fast.
Too much caffeine can cause jitters, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, nausea & trouble sleeping. Children are especially sensitive.
📞 Too much? Call #PoisonHelp: 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

💊#DYK: Many common #cold and #flu #medications contain your favorite #fever reducer. It's easy to double dose yourself if you don't double check the ingredients. Questions about medication interaction? #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

“Granny’s Purse Syndrome” is a real cause of child medication poisonings—kids find pills in purses, bags, or pill organizers left within reach. Even one pill can be dangerous.

Store meds up and away. Questions or exposures? 📞 #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

☕⚡ Caffeine stacking? Coffee + energy drinks + pre-workout + soda + chocolate can add up fast.
Too much caffeine can cause jitters, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, nausea & trouble sleeping. Children are especially sensitive.
📞 Too much? Call #Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

🚫Keep nicotine pouches away from kids. Accidental exposures are rising, especially among children under 5. Even touching or swallowing a pouch can cause dangerous nicotine poisoning. Store products up high, out of sight, and in original containers. #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

🚫Keep nicotine pouches away from kids. Accidental exposures are rising, especially among children under 5. Even touching or swallowing a pouch can cause dangerous nicotine poisoning. Store products up high, out of sight, and in original containers. #Poison Help 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

Coughing and sniffling? You’re not alone. Cases of respiratory infection are rising. A squirt of hand sanitizer reduces your risk of getting/spreading flu, RSV and COVID. Keep alcohol-based sanitizers out of reach of children. #PoisonHelp: 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

🚨⛽ Never siphon gasoline by mouth! Gasoline can enter the lungs and cause serious or life-threatening chemical pneumonia. Use a mechanical siphon pump and never induce vomiting after swallowing gasoline.

#PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222

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🐭Rodent bait can look like candy or food to children and pets! Our data shows children ages 0–5 account for more than half of reported rodenticide exposures. 🔒 Lock bait away and keep it out of reach. Symptoms can be delayed for days. ☎️ #PoisonHelp: 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

Coughing and sniffling? You’re not alone. Cases of respiratory infection are rising. A squirt of hand sanitizer reduces your risk of getting/spreading flu, RSV and COVID. Keep alcohol-based sanitizers out of reach of children. #Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

🚨⛽ Never siphon gasoline by mouth! Gasoline can enter the lungs and cause serious or life-threatening chemical pneumonia. Use a mechanical siphon pump and never induce vomiting after swallowing gasoline.

#Poison Help 1-800-222-1222

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

🐭Rodent bait can look like candy or food to children and pets! Our data shows children ages 0–5 account for more than half of reported rodenticide exposures. 🔒 Lock bait away and keep it out of reach. Symptoms can be delayed for days. ☎️ #Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

Overdose isn't just an opioid issue. Stimulant-related overdoses are rising, and mixing drugs can increase the risks. Know the dangers. Carry naloxone. Get help when someone needs it.

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⚠️ Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can look like the flu: headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness or confusion. No smell, no warning! Get outside into fresh air immediately if CO exposure is suspected. Trouble breathing? #PoisonHelp 1-800-222-1222

[USVI Poison Control @USVIPoison]

🚨 Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms save lives! Make sure your home has working alarms on every level and near sleeping areas. Test them regularly and replace batteries as needed. CO is odorless and deadly.

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