2024 National Poison Prevention Week

Date: 
March 17, 2024
Place: 
California

Rattlesnake Awareness Day

Watch the live presentation on Facebook March 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM PST by Dr. Rais Vohra, Medical Director of California Poison Control System Fresno/Madera Division at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Learn about rattlesnakes, including safety, first aid tips, and how to get help in the event of a bite.

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Close Calls Video Series

Watch the "Close Calls" video series on Facebook March 18-22, 2024, where our CPCS poison experts discuss common poisonings. Each session is led by CPCS' medical directors, Dr. Vohra and Dr. Rangan, featuring a special guest speaker. One topic video will be released daily, Monday to Friday.

  • 3/18/24: Water Beads with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Justin Lewis of CPCS.
  • 3/19/24: Pesticide Safety with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Alanna Bares of the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA).
  • 3/20/24: Weight Loss and Diabetes Injectables with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, Dr. Raymond Ho of CPCS and Dr. Stephen Petrou of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
  • 3/21/24: Legalization of Psilocybin with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Craig Smollin of CPCS.
  • 3/22/24: Fentanyl with Xylazine with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Riku Moriguchi of the University of California San Diego (UCSD).

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Daily Poison Text Tips

Receive daily poison text tips from Monday to Friday during NPPW. Subscribe today to never miss out! Text TIPS to 20121 for English OR PUNTOS to 20121 for Spanish. 

Community-Based Organization Activities

Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 17-23, 2024 including:

  • Weekly posting about Poison Prevention week on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • TBD

Folsom Cordova Community Partnership (FCCP), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 17-23, 2024 including:

  • TBD

Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start, a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 17-23, 2024 including:

  • TBD

As we recognize National Poison Prevention Week, I encourage all Californians to ask, ‘how safe is my home?’ Awareness of potentially harmful substances and diligence in safeguarding family members from exposure are key to ensuring the home is a safe space.

Governor Gavin Newsom

Collaborating Partners and Support

National Poison Prevention Week 2024 is supported by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the Governor of California. View this year's Governor's Proclamation in support of Poison Prevention Week.

California Poison Control System collaborates with community organizations throughout California. Contact the Health Education Program team ([email protected]) for partnership opportunities and presentation requests.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, Folsom Cordova Community Partnership, and Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start joined in Poison Prevention Week 2024 public events.