- Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice
The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public health agencies and poison centers
- Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected If you were exposed, get medical care
- Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation Employers and workers can take actions to stay safe
- Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Abrin Chemical Fact Sheet Key points Abrin is a natural poison that can make people sick Signs and symptoms of abrin poisoning depend on how you were exposed If you were exposed, get clean and get medical care
- Symptoms of Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC
The most common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever Signs of severe food poisoning include bloody diarrhea, diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days, fever over 102°F, vomiting so often that you cannot keep liquids down, and signs of dehydration
- Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Background Strychnine is a strong poison Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health effects, including death Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder It can be taken by mouth, breathed in, or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein)
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CDC
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it
- NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
Poisonous plants, from left to right: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac Images courtesy of U S Department of Agriculture Protect Yourself Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and gloves Wash exposed clothing separately in hot water with detergent Barrier skin creams, such as lotion containing bentoquatum, may offer some protection
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