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Would You Pass This Pesticide Safety Quiz?
21
Mar 2023
Would You Pass This Pesticide Safety Quiz?
Pesticides pose risks when you come in contact with them. Take this quiz to see how you do at preventing pesticide exposures.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
20
Oct 2022
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
Some Internet challenges are harmless and fun, while others can be incredibly dangerous. Learn what's important for both you and your child to know about the dangers of certain social media challenges.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
05
Jul 2022
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
Sizzurp—also called lean or purple drank—contains a dangerous mix of prescription cough syrup and can become addictive or cause death with overdose. Learn the side effects and warn your teens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 4
Safety and Prevention
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
16
Jun 2022
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
Emojis are increasingly being used to indicate illegal drugs for sale. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently published a drug emoji reference guide to help parents decipher drug abuse emoji codes.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
The Surprising Occurrence of Acetaminophen Overdose
13
Jun 2022
The Surprising Occurrence of Acetaminophen Overdose
When acetaminophen is used properly and the correct dose is given, it can be a safe and helpful pain reliever and fever reducer. But too much acetaminophen can cause harm. Learn about both accidental and intentional acetaminophen overdose and how you can help protect your children from this.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 2
Safety and Prevention
4 Things Parents Need to Know About Medications and the Summer Heat
01
Jun 2022
4 Things Parents Need to Know About Medications and the Summer Heat
The summer heat can change the effectiveness of some medications, and other drugs can magnify the sun's effects. Read further how the sun can impact medicine and what can be done to prevent it.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
03
May 2022
4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
Marijuana edibles are food products that contain marijuana. Learn about the dangers these products can pose related to accidental ingestion.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Quiz: Reasons to Call the Drug & Poison Information Center
21
Mar 2022
Quiz: Reasons to Call the Drug & Poison Information Center
No one intends for an accident to happen! Keep the Drug & Poison Info Center number handy to save time in an emergency. Our poison prevention specialists can help you decide next steps to take when there is an accidental exposure. Review this quiz to see the types of questions our call center typically answers.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
COVID-19 Home Test Kit Dangers: What Parents Need to Know
16
Feb 2022
COVID-19 Home Test Kit Dangers: What Parents Need to Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S. government expanded efforts to increase at-home COVID testing. In January 2022 it was announced that every home is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits. At the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center, we have seen an uptick in accidental exposures to a substance in these test
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Avoiding Harmful Exposures: Halloween Safety Tips
15
Oct 2021
Avoiding Harmful Exposures: Halloween Safety Tips
By following these safety tips, parents can help prevent Halloween-related exposures and injuries, and be prepared in case of an emergency.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Parents: talk to your kids about the Benadryl challenge
09
Sep 2020
Parents: talk to your kids about the Benadryl challenge
The Benadryl challenge is the newest social media game which can be quite dangerous, and potentially fatal. What is it? The Benadryl challenge is something many kids first saw on the social media app TikTok. The “challenge” consists of young people being encouraged to take multiple doses of the medicine which can induce hallucinations. The
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Melatonin Use in Kids
22
Jul 2020
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Melatonin Use in Kids
It’s estimated that around 25% of healthy children and teens have difficulty sleeping. As a result, parents may explore the use of melatonin to help them sleep. Read the top five things parents should know about it: 
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
How to Safely Disinfect for COVID-19
23
Mar 2020
How to Safely Disinfect for COVID-19
Correcting misinformation: drinking bleach will not prevent COVID-19, and could cause a serious injury. Read how to safely disinfect for COVID-19, along with other disease-causing germs.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Spring Cleaning? Keep These Safety Precautions In Mind
20
Mar 2020
Spring Cleaning? Keep These Safety Precautions In Mind
Poisonings are now the leading cause of death from injuries in the US. Follow these Spring cleaning safety reminders to keep your family safe!
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids
30
Dec 2019
Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids
Tis the season for celebrating! While no parent intends for their children to accidentally ingest alcohol, it is a common occurrence. Read more for tips for preventing it and what to do if it happens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Parents of Teens: 8 Facts To Know About Nicotine in E-Cigarettes
04
Nov 2019
Parents of Teens: 8 Facts To Know About Nicotine in E-Cigarettes
Chances are high that our teens have been exposed to e-cigarettes, thought about using them, or have used them. Read what parents need to know about them so that they can have frank conversations with their teens about the risks.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks
18
Mar 2019
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks
There is a new nicotine product parents need to be aware of: nicotine toothpicks. While cigarette use is down among teens, these alternate forms of nicotine consumption are increasing at an alarming rate. Learn about nicotine toothpicks so that you can talk to your teens about them:
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Accidental Exposure to Substances at School: Keeping Safety Top of Mind
13
Aug 2018
Accidental Exposure to Substances at School: Keeping Safety Top of Mind
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, but many can be prevented with a little information sharing and awareness spreading. Keep back-to-school safety top of mind by reading the most common accidental exposures at school.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
“Juuling”: An Update on Teens and E-cigarettes
19
Mar 2018
“Juuling”: An Update on Teens and E-cigarettes
Juuling is essentially vaping e-cigarettes with an inconspicuous product. Read the 5 things that parents of teenagers need to know about this trend.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Staying Safe While Staying Warm: Carbon Monoxide Reminders
04
Jan 2018
Staying Safe While Staying Warm: Carbon Monoxide Reminders
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer: it's invisible and odor-less. With winter in full-swing, read a few reminders to keep your family safe.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten
07
Aug 2017
Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten
It's important to know how to prevent snake bites and what to do if your child is bitten because common misconceptions about snakes can make the bite worse.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
E-Cigarettes, Teens and “Dripping”: 4 Safety Concerns
14
Feb 2017
E-Cigarettes, Teens and “Dripping”: 4 Safety Concerns
A new study shows that one in four high school students who use e-cigarettes have been "dripping" with them. Read 4 safety concerns.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Healthy Living
Teething Tablets: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
20
Oct 2016
Teething Tablets: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The past few weeks have been confusing for parents of teething toddlers. Your questions about teething tablets answered here.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Flakka: What Parents Need to Know About This Synthetic Drug
13
Aug 2015
Flakka: What Parents Need to Know About This Synthetic Drug
The synthetic drug Flakka has the medical community particularly concerned for the following six reasons.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Preventing Accidental Overdose: How to Safely Administer Medications to Kids
24
Feb 2015
Preventing Accidental Overdose: How to Safely Administer Medications to Kids
As many parents can probably attest, giving medications to kids can be challenging. For some kids, the medication is yucky and they refuse to take it. From the parent perspective, giving the proper dose can be tricky, especially when it’s 2 a.m. and .5 ml looks like 5 ml (a teaspoon) in the dark. But
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 2

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