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Poison Prevention Week Council

Contact Information

Secretary
P.O. Box 1543
Washington, DC 20013

1-800-222-1222 (Voice - Toll-free), Posion Control Center
301-504-7058 (Voice),
301-504-0862 (FAX),

Internet Resources

www.poisonprevention.org

wells@aapcc.org

Abstract

The National Poison Prevention Week Council includes 33 members representing national organizations and federal agencies with an interest in and commitment to programs aimed at preventing unintentional poisonings. The council coordinates the National Poison Prevention Week during the third week in March each year to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. In honor of this awareness week, the council conducts a nationwide poster contest to engage the community in helping to ensure the safety of children and adults.

Publications

The Council publishes posters, yearly fact sheets, lists of materials, brochures, speeches, and an annual report.

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Notes

8.26.11: Updated abstract. Added Poison Control toll-free # and edited email. AR

Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1997
Date Edited: 11/28/2012
Date Revised: 1/3/2002
Health Referral Number: HR1620
Accession Number: DP91A0439

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