Poison Control and Prevention
Resources to protect your home and family
Overview
Poisoning can happen to anyone, anytime. But poisoning can be prevented. Take time to learn about the dangers. There are steps you can take to keep yourself and your family safe.
Questions? Emergency? Call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
We provide free Poison Prevention Materials to Alaskans.
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Facts & data
The most common poisonings in Alaska include:
Children under 6 years
- Cosmetics/personal care products
- Household cleaning supplies
- Pain killers
Adults older than 20 years
- Pain killers
- Alcohol
- Antidepressants
What you can do
Poison Help line
If you suspect a poisoning or an overdose in a person, you can call 1-800-222-1222 or text "poison" to 797979 24/7 to speak to a trained pharmacist or nurse.
This is a free and confidential service.
Poisoning safety tips
- Keep medicine, cleaning products and other potential poisons up and away, out of sight and reach.
- Install safety latches on cabinets and drawers used for medicine, household products, cleaners, and other chemicals.
- Don’t leave potential poisonous products unattended while in use. It takes a second for a child to get into something.
- Save the Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, in your phone and post it visibly in your home.
- Follow the Alaska Poison Control Facebook page for more tips and resources.
Animal Poisoning Help Line
Call your veterinarian or 1-888-426-4435.