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California Poison Control System

The Unofficial Start of Summer Begins This Weekend

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, June 8th, 2008

The sun, insect bites and stings, and snakes can be potential hazards as we enjoy the outdoors this summer. The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is available at

www.calpoison.org or 1-800-222-1222, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate expert help and information in case of poison exposure.

According to Dr. Kent Olson of the CPCS, "The biggest potential concern as we spend more time outdoors is the sun. For protection, Californians of all ages and skin types should wear hats and sunscreen."

Snakes live everywhere in California and while most are not poisonous, the rattlesnake is. To protect against rattlesnake...

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