National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), established by Congress in 1961, is observed every third week of March to raise awareness about poison safety. In 2025, it is celebrated March 16th - March 22nd.

Poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death in the U.S., with more people dying each year than from guns or car-related injuries. In 2022 alone, U.S. Poison Centers handled over 2.4 million cases—one every 15 seconds! Our poison center handled more than 84,000 calls in 2024.

NPPW reminds us how important it is to be prepared. Be prepared if a poisoning happens by saving our number now at 1-800-222-1222.