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Poisons can be found in many homes. You may not be aware of the possible dangers that some of these products may pose. This section has information on how to keep your family safe.
Poisonous substances can be found in a variety of places. They can easily be found in and around your home, at work, in public places – places that you would least expect.
Common Poisons
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Please be advised that the Poison Centre will be transitioning to a new electronic medical record (EMR) system beginning November 2. During this transition period, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding as our team becomes familiar with the new system and workflows.
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Education is an important part of what we do at the Ontario Poison Centre. This education may focus on toxicology, poison prevention and general awareness of poison centre services. This education is accomplished through a variety of methods including: teaching at the poison centre or on-location, printed materials, and distance education technology.
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