Alaska Poison Control

Think you don’t need to wash melons because you’re not eating the rind? You do! Cutting through can transfer germs to the fruit, and the rind touches the edible part when serving. Rinse melons with water and scrub with a clean brush to stay safe.

⚽🏟️ Heading to a watch party or a get‑together with friends? Make safety part of your game plan.

Before kickoff:
✅ Stay hydrated throughout the day
✅ Pace alcohol consumption
✅ Keep hot foods hot & cold foods cold - discard perishable food left out for 2+ hours
✅ Save Poison Help number: 1-800-222-1222

Avoid:
❌ Mixing alcohol with medications or other substances
❌ Leaving drinks unattended
❌ Eating food left out more than 2 hours
❌ Ignoring symptoms after a possible poisoning or exposure

One call connects you to poison experts 24/7:
📞 1‑800‑222‑1222

Poisoning symptoms don’t always appear right away — timing depends on the substance. If exposure is possible, call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 for 24/7 guidance.

Carrying bear spray on the trail is smart — but storing it safely at home matters just as much.
Keep bear and pepper sprays out of sight and out of reach of children.
When you’re not using it, store spray in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf, never in low drawers, open bags, or anywhere kids can grab it.

Talk with older kids so they understand these sprays are serious safety tools, not something to play with.

If accidental exposure happens:
• Move to fresh air and remove contaminated clothing
• Call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 for fast, expert guidance — available 24/7

Some medicines can make your skin more sensitive to the sun causing your skin to burn faster or react more strongly to sunlight. This can happen with some antibiotics, allergy meds, acne treatments, and anti‑inflammatory drugs.

Stay sun‑safe:
🌞 Use broad‑spectrum SPF 30+ and reapply every 2 hours
👒 Wear protective clothing like hats and sunglasses
⛅ Seek shade during peak sun hours
👀 Read your medication label for sun‑sensitivity warnings

Questions about sun sensitivity or medication reactions? Poison Help offers fast, free guidance at 1‑800‑222‑1222.

Think Poison Centers are just for kids?
Myth! Adults need us too — poisoning can happen to anyone. We’re here around the clock.

Traveling this summer? Don’t forget a carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
CO can build up in hotels, cabins, rentals, or RVs — and you can’t see or smell it. Packing a small, portable detector adds an extra layer of protection wherever you stay.

Why bring one?
• CO risks increase in places with fuel‑burning appliances, generators, or attached garages.
• Not all rentals or older buildings have working detectors.
• A portable unit alerts you early so you can get to safety fast.

Travel tips:
• Choose a battery‑powered detector and test it before you leave.
• Place it near your sleeping area in your hotel or rental.
• Keep it away from vents or windows for accurate readings.

📞 If someone feels dizzy, nauseous, or confused — or you suspect CO exposure — call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 for immediate guidance.

Stay safe and enjoy your trip.

Traveling this summer? Keep your medicines safe with these tips:
1. Keep medicines in their original containers. The label includes the name, dose, and directions — all important when you’re away from home.

2. Don’t combine different medicines in one container. It might save space, but it increases the chance of a mix‑up.

3. Pack extra doses. Travel delays happen, so bring more than you think you’ll need.

4. Protect kids on the trip. Store medicines in child‑resistant containers and keep bags with medicine up and away from little hands.

If a medicine mix‑up happens on the road, 📞 Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222 for fast, expert guidance — anytime.

June is National Safety Month—a perfect time to stay proactive about preventing emergencies. Keep your family poison‑safe by saving the Poison Help line in your phone and posting it somewhere easy to see at home. A small step that makes a big difference.

Keeping food safe starts with the “2‑hour rule.”
Don’t let cooked dishes, raw ingredients, or cut fruits and veggies sit at room temperature for more than two hours — bacteria grows fast when food hangs out in the danger zone. If it’s hotter than 90°F, that window drops to just one hour.

Keep hot foods hot. Keep cold foods cold. And get leftovers into the fridge or freezer promptly to prevent foodborne illness.