Poison Prevention...It's in your Hands.
March 21-27, 2021, is National Poison Prevention Week. The Injury Prevention Centre (IPC), the Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS), Alberta Health Services, and community partners from across Alberta are encouraging Albertans to take action to prevent poisonings from disinfectant, hand sanitizer, and household cleaner use which has increased due to COVID.
Key facts:
- In 2020, there was a 73% increase in calls to Alberta’s poison centre concerning disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and bleach. And a 200% increase in calls concerning hand sanitizers. If you have a poisoning emergency, call PADIS at 1-800-332-1414.
