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ALT A Maryland Poison Center poison specialist, Jennifer. Text reads, “Pharmacists’ Month; Why Jennifer enjoys working at the MPC: I love being able to reassure callers and bring them peace of mind in a time of panic or anxiety about a problem they are having”. The Maryland Poison Center logo below.
ALT A Maryland Poison Center poison specialist, Jennifer. Text reads, “Pharmacists’ Month; Jennifer’s Poison Prevention Tip: Little kids know a lot more about preventing exposures than we give them credit for, so it’s important to have conversations about medicine and household substance safety with children early and often!” The Maryland Poison Center logo below.
ALT A Maryland Poison Center poison specialist, Wenduo. Text reads, “Pharmacists’ Month; Why Wenduo enjoys working at the MPC: I enjoy working at the MPC due to how rewarding it is help provide resolutions and see the impact. Whether it is reassuring parents’ concerns or providing recommendations for providers, I can feel the difference I make for my community”. The Maryland Poison Center logo below.
ALT An open pill bottle with pills scattered around it. Text reads, “DEA National Rx Take Back”, “Saturday, October 24 10am-2pm. DEATakeBack.com”.
ALT A calendar of October 2026 with October 24th circled. Text reads, “DEA National Rx Take Back”, “Save the Date”, “Saturday, October 24 10am-2pm”.
ALT A Maryland Poison Center poison specialist, Amber. Text reads, “Pharmacists’ Month; Amber’s Poison Prevention Tip: Carefully clean up after medicine spills. We are often called about children eating loose pills that roll under sofas and tables!”. The Maryland Poison Center logo below.
ALT An open purse with hand sanitizer, sunscreen, a bottle of pain relievers, an e-cigarette, pepper spray, and a cell phone with “1-800-222-1222” on the screen coming out of it. Text reads, “Could you be carrying poison? Keep your bag out of reach from children”. The Poison Help logo and Maryland Poison Center logo are below.
ALT A woman sitting in bed with an eye mask on her forehead holding a bottle of melatonin and a pill. Text reads, “Melatonin Safety”, “Melatonin can help you sleep better when used in the right way and right amount”, “Quick tips: Follow the directions on the product label; Start with a lower dose when you first begin taking melatonin; Take the supplement at the same time your body starts to produce melatonin at night, around 7-8pm”. Additional text reads, “For questions or poisonings involving melatonin call 1-800-222-1222”, followed by the Maryland Poison Center logo.
ALT A Maryland Poison Center poison specialist, Rama. Text reads, “Pharmacists’ Month; Rama’s Poison Prevention Tip: Look, don’t taste! Teach kids to admire plants, berries, and mushrooms without eating them”. The Maryland Poison Center logo below.
ALT Silica gel packets. Text reads, “Did you know? Silica gel is non-toxic! Want to know if something is poisonous? Call poison control at 1-800-222-1222”. The Poison Help logo and Maryland Poison Center logo are below.
ALT A child laying in bed. A glass of water is being held up to the child’s mouth by one hand and a few pills are in the palm of the other hand. Text reads, “Giving a child medicine can be hard… but never call it candy!” The Maryland Poison Center logo is below.
ALT A close-up of a nurse with a stethoscope around the neck. A syringe and thermometer are in the nurse’s shirt pocket with the Poison Help logo on the pocket. Text reads, “School Nurses; Your poison center is available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222”. The Maryland Poison Center logo is below.
ALT A Maryland Poison Center specialist and managing director, Angel. Text reads, "Pharmacists' Month; Why Angel enjoys working at the MPC: "While the immediate sense of being able to help people and make a difference is a big reason I like working at the MPC, my favorite thing is the people. They are passionate about the work, kind to the callers, extremely knowledgeable, and amazing coworkers." The Maryland Poison Center logo is below.
ALT A calendar of October with the 24th circled in red. Text reads, "DEA National Rx Take Back; Save the Date; Saturday, October 24 10am-2pm".
ALT “Call 1-800-222-1222 if you…” in an Internet search bar followed by search results: “Took medicine at the wrong time”, “Mixed cleaning products together”, “Ate wild berries or mushrooms”, “Got bit by a snake or spider”, “Suspect food poisoning”, “Swallowed cleaning products”, and “Took medicine twice”. The Maryland Poison Center logo below.
ALT An open tin of small, white rectangular pieces of gum or nicotine pouches. Text reads, “Watch out for look-alike products”, “Gum or Nicotine?”, “Keep all potential poisons up & out of reach! Questions? Call 1-800-222-1222”. The Poison Help logo and Maryland Poison Center logo above.
ALT A woman facing a therapist who’s holding a pen and writing on a notepad. Text reads, “World Mental Health Day. 1-800-222-1222”. The Maryland Poison Center logo and Poison Help logo below.
ALT A child playing with two magnets. Text reads, “Monitor your magnets” with the Maryland Poison Center logo.