General Poisoning Information

Federal Resources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Poisoning Information
Fact Sheets

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Protect Your Child from Poisons in Your Home
Drug Interactions

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA Home
General Poison Information
Over-the-Counter Medications Webcast

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC Home
Publications

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD Home
Lead Hazard Control
About Lead-Based Paint

National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health Medline


Other Resources:

American Association of Poison Control Centers

Help Site
AAPCC Home

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Association of Retired Persons

Using Medications Wisely
Health Conditions Guide
Grandparents: Focus on the Child

Children's Safety Network

Injury Prevention
Poison Data Book
Home Safety Council Safety Guide
Home Safety Council Resource Center

SAFE KIDS USA

Poison Safety Tips

National Safety Council

Poison Issues

Poison Prevention Week Council

Poison Prevention Week

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Lead and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Information

Federal Resources:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Home
Lead Hazard Control
About Lead-Based Paint

CDC National Center for Environmental Health
National Center for Environmental Health
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

National Lead Information Center within Environmental Protection Agency
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning
Lead Hotline


Other Resources:

Alliance for Healthy Homes

AFHH Home
Lead Poisoning
Alliance Publications

The National Center for Healthy Housing

Center for Healthy Housing Home
Lead Resources

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Safe Medication Use Information

Federal Resources:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Protect Your Child from Poisons in Your Home
Drug Interactions

Administration on Aging
Spotlight on Managing Your Medications

NIH Senior Health
Taking Medicines Safely

National Institute on Drug Abuse
Inhalents
Drug Abuse


Other Resources:

Consumer Health Education Center

CHEC Home
CHEC Publications

National Council on Patient Information and Education

Be Med Wise
Educate Before You Medicate
Medication Use Safety Training for Seniors

American Association of Retired Persons

Using Medications
Health Conditions Guide

National Consumers League

Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers: How They Work, How to Take Them

National Inhalent Prevention Coalition



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