LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Since the pandemic began more than a million people have called poison control with questions and concerns related to COVID-19, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
States had asked poison control centers to field general COVID-19 calls. The calls ranged from people exposed to toxic household chemicals to hydroxychloroquine exposures.
Specialists increasingly responded to information and chemical exposure cases related to cleaning and disinfecting products, including hand sanitizer. Centers have also assisted local health agencies by providing triage services through local COVID-19 Hotlines.
Other calls were general questions people asked about symptoms and vaccine safety.
Four ways to prepare, prevent, and protect against poisoning:
1. Text POISON to 797979 to save the Poison Help Hotline as a contact in your mobile phone.
2. Save the Poison Help Hotline number, 1-800-222-1222, into your mobile phone.
3. Display the Poison Help Hotline contact number throughout your home.
4. Get Info: AAPCC website, Twitter, or Facebook.
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