Upstate Poison Control Center

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Most Common Poisoning Emergencies

Top Ten Adult Poisonings in 2006

Analgesics 1685
Sedative/hypnotics 1663
Antidepressants 995
Cleaning Products 800
Alcohol 620
Cardiac Medications 570
Cosmetics 481
Hydrocarbons 365
Pesticides 308
Stimulants 288

Top Ten Children < 5 Poisonings in 2006

Cosmetics 2449
Analgesics 1879
Cleaning Products 1571
Foreign Bodies 1501
Cough and Cold Medications 914
Arts and Crafts and Office Supplies 586
Plants 582
Vitamins 554
Antihistamines 495
Pesticides 460


PREVENTION TIPS PDF document text

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750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210

Poison Emergency/Information
1-800-222-1222

TTY
315-464-5424

Education
315 464-5375
315 464-7078

Office
315 464-7078

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Last Modified: Feb 18, 2008