Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number
Key points
- This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning.
- All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number.
- You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention.
- You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Definition
For a POISON EMERGENCY call:
1-800-222-1222
ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES
This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information, visit the website of the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
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Poison Control Centers for Alabama - Hawaii
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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