Choose Your Poison

Do you think you could tell the difference between colorful little pills and tasty candy? Could your 3-year old?

Test your ability to identity all the medicines and potential poisons in this FREE and FUN game!

Poison exposure is the 2nd leading causes of injury to kids 5-years old and younger. Common household products like medicines can cause accidental poisonings.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, doctor, nurse, pharmacist, health care worker, or just interested in learning more about poisonings, the FREE app is a great resource for you, your family or organization.

The California Poison Control System is the largest provider of free, expert and confidential treatment advice & help in case of poison exposure in the U.S.

We are available 24/7 for fast, free and expert help over the phone at 1-800-222-1222.

Quick facts

-We manage over 900 poison cases every day.

-We save California $70 million in health care costs and avert 61,000 emergency room visits every year.

-51% of all poison exposures in the U.S. involve children under the age of 5.

-94% of poison exposures occur in the home.

-78% of poison exposures are treated at home with help from our hotline.

Did you swallow, breath in or spill something in your eyes or on your skin that might be harmful?

Call California Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 anytime for fast, free, expert help that can save you a trip to the emergency room.

Part of the School of Pharmacy, Division of Clinical Pharmacy.

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