Poison control center - Emergency number
Poison control center - Emergency number

Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number

Definition:

For a POISON EMERGENCY call:

1-800-222-1222

ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, visit the website of the American Association of Poison Control Centers.




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