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Public Alert!

We provide poisoning information to the public and health care professionals

 

 

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About Us

We provide expert telephone advice about poisonings to the public and health care professionals of NS & PEI. Advice for the entire family: children, youth, adults & seniors. 24/7.

Mandate & Mission

To provide optimal individualized care in the event of a real or potential poisoning.

First Aid

What to do if you have swallowed, breathed in, or splashed something in your eye or on your skin.

Alerts

Links to food and product safety recalls & warnings.

Poisoning Prevention

Poison Prevention tips to keep you and your family safe.

Education Materials

Be aware of the potential poisons all around you. The best way to stay safe is through prevention.

Links

Links to our partners in the community & government.

Contact

The IWK Regional Poison Centre can be reached by calling 1-800-565-8161 or by calling 911 and asking to speak to the Poison Centre.

Poison Prevention Week 2013

Child Safety Link Cautions Parents/Caregivers About New Household Poisoning Risks to Children

Up-And-Coming Poisoning Issues

Slide presentation on new poisoning threats.

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

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About the Antidote Kit

An extremely effective and user friendly emergency resource.

Access the Antidote Kit

Access to the Antidote Kit Manual.

 

 

 

Antidote Kit

Nova Scotia Provincial Antidote Kit Manual

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