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If you are seeking help, please call the NJ Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 for FAST, EXPERT MEDICAL HELP anytime day or night. Our help is always FREE
Officially known as the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System. NJPIES is New Jersey's only poison control center. Poison experts are available 24/7/365 at 1-800-222-1222 for confidential advice regarding poison emergencies as well as to
Fun for all starts with safety for all.
Heading to match events in NJ? ⚽ The NJ Department of Health’s World Cup Health Hub has what you need to get game-day ready.
🔗 Visit the Health Hub: https://www.nj.gov/health/world-cup/
📱 Download: Play It Safe App
06/24/2026
Did we just find super mice? 🐭🦠 New research shows that some mice in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. have a genetic mutation that makes them immune to common rodent poison.
“The biggest takeaway is that we found almost 70% of the mice we collected have mutations that can cause difficulties in control because those mutations are related to resistance,” said Changlu Wang, one of the study’s authors and a Rutgers entomologist.
06/24/2026
🚨 A common blood pressure med, chlorthalidone, was recalled due to a manufacturing issue that may affect how the drug works.
💊 If pills don’t dissolve properly, you may not get the dose your body needs—reducing effectiveness.
🧑⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
Thousands of Bottles of Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide More than 11,000 bottles of chlorthalidone have been recalled after testing revealed potential issues which may affect the drug’s effectiveness, the FDA says.
06/23/2026
⚠️ If you have flooding in your area, do NOT attempt to drive or walk through it.
🚶❌ Walking through flooded areas can be dangerous. The water can contain sewage, chemicals, harmful bacteria, and other dangerous items, like sharp objects.
📱🧑⚕️ Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
🚨💧 Flood Safety Reminder
In anticipation of inclement weather this evening, keep in mind that it only takes a small amount of moving water to create a dangerous situation.
🌧️ 6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet
🚗 12 inches can carry away a vehicle
🌊 Floodwaters may be deeper than they appear and can hide road damage, debris and other hazards
When heavy rain hits:
✔️ Never drive through flooded roadways
✔️ Avoid walking through floodwaters
✔️ Stay informed with weather alerts and local emergency updates
If you come across a flooded road, . 🚧
Visit: https://nj.pulse.ly/oztinx82ra for more information.
Power out because of the storm? Remember, it's not safe to run your car inside your garage—even with the door open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) can build up fast.
🚗 Need to charge your phone? The car needs to be fully outside the garage with the exhaust facing away from your home.
📱🧑⚕️ Questions or concerns about CO, call 1-800-222-1222. If someone is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 911.
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
🚨Severe storm and heavy rain. Flash flooding in areas around New Jersey likely.
🔌Generator Safety:
💡 Portable generators = power, but also risk.
❌ Never use them indoors or in garages—carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible and deadly.
🏘️ Keep generators 20+ feet from your home and neighbors.
📱🧑⚕️ Questions or concerns about carbon monoxide, call 1-800-222-1222. If someone is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 911.
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
GLP‑1 meds are effective—but dosing mistakes are sending more people to the ER.
📈 Calls to poison control centers have surged ~1500% since 2019.
Most cases aren’t misuse—they’re accidental dosing errors ⚠️
🛑 Confusing units, misreading syringes, or doubling doses can turn a routine shot into a medical emergency.
🧑⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/medication/articles/glp-1-overdose-signs-and-symptoms
✨ Today we honor all father figures—dads, stepdads, grandfathers, mentors, and caregivers—anyone making a positive difference in a child's life. Enjoy all the hugs, laughs, and love today.
Happy Father's Day 🩵
Paterson is expanding access to life-saving naloxone with FREE, self-serve kiosks. 24/7 access to naloxone can make all the difference in an emergency. These kiosks are already being used and restocked quickly due to high demand.
Naloxone is a critical tool in overdose prevention.
🧑⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
If someone is unconscious, not breathing, or having a seizure, call 911.
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
https://www.nj.com/mosaic/2026/05/paterson-deploys-self-serve-naloxone-kiosks-to-curb-overdose-deaths.html
Calls to poison centers about Benadryl (diphenhydramine) use among teens are rising fast.
📈 Jan–May 2026 calls were more than double the same period in 2025.
High doses can cause:
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Heart problems
⚠️ Hallucinations
⚠️ Loss of consciousness
🧑⚕️Questions or emergencies: Call 1-800-222-1222
💬 Live chat: njpoisoncenter.org
✅ Free, 24/7 | No insurance needed
https://www.wcvb.com/article/benadryl-challenge-doctors-warning-dangerous-social-media-trend/71591447
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