Press Releases

2008

• January 2008: Acetaminophen Overdoses
• February 2008: Valentine's Day Dangers
• February 2008: Unintentional Drug Overdose Death Study Group
• March 2008: Easter Hazards
• March 2008: Children Poisoned by Products Containing Camphor
• March 2008: National Poison Prevention Week
• April 2008: Spring Clean with Ease
• May 2008: Lamp Oils Can Be Deadly
• June 2008: Torch Lamp Oil Mistaken for Apple Juice
• June 2008: Look Alike Products
• July 2008: Leaves of 3 Let Them Be
• July 2008: Fruit Bomb Air Freshener Mistaken for Candy

2007

• May 2007: Caution against Mixing Cleaning Products
• June 2007: Lamp Oils Can Be Deadly
• July 2007: Medication Safety While Traveling
• August 2007: Heat-Related Illness
• August 2007: Medication Abuse in Adolescents
• September 2007: Eating Wild Mushrooms Leads to Hospitalization
• October 2007: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Kill
• October 2007: Parent Ground Rules for Trick or Treating
• November 2007: Countdown to the Holidays
• December 2007: Medications While Traveling
• December 2007: Snow Related CO Poisoning

Media Spotlights

• December 2007: Poison Prevention Segment
• July 2008: Torch Lamp Oil & Summer Safety Segment

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Poison Prevention Week

About PPW

Each year, the third week of March is designated as National Poison Prevention Week. During this time Poison Control Centers and their community partners intensify their efforts to spread the vital message of poison safety across the nation. In observance of National Poison Prevention Week, NJPIES annually holds a statewide, 4th grade Poison Prevention Poster Contest to educate students about poison safety. Each winner receives a U.S. Savings Bond and is recognized for his/her outstanding efforts at an annual Poison Prevention Week Awards Ceremony and Brunch. Joining NJPIES in this celebration are members of the State Legislature, public officials, corporate and non-profit partners, health care professionals, mascots from New Jersey’s sports teams, parents, teachers, and friends. Apart from the poster contest, NJPIES provides various schools, health care facilities, community based organizations, and pharmacies with educational materials to distribute to their patrons. In 2006, over 800,000 pieces of educational materials were distributed throughout NJ as part of Poison Prevention Week outreach alone!

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How to Participate in PPW

Join NJPIES in celebrating Poison Prevention Week this year! Share valuable poison prevention information with your family, friends, school, organization, or community by ordering free educational materials. Conduct a poison prevention program or invite an NJPIES Educator to speak to your school or community! For more ideas and information check out the links below, where you will find wonderful activities for the classroom, fact sheets, and even a press release so you can inform the local neighborhood of your organization’s efforts!

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Information Resources

• Poison Prevention Week Council
• American Association of Poison Control Centers
  • www.1-800-222-1222.info

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National Poison Prevention Week

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Proclamation

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Poster Contest Information & Entry Forms

• Attention School Nurses & Teachers
• Poster Contest Details
• Contest Rules
• Entry Form
• Post Card

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Poster Contest Winners/Pictures

2008 Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners

Back Row (Left to Right): Somerset Patriots Mascot, Newark Bears Mascot Front Row (Left to Right): Juliette Castro, 1st place winner; Trevor Cherkauskas, 2nd place winner; Gabrielle Faraci, 3rd place winner.

2007 Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners

Back Row: Dr. Steven Marcus, Executive Medical Director of NJPIES / Front Row (Left to Right): Jared DeLibero, 1st place winner; David Londino, 2nd place winner; Tomas Carson, 3rd place winner.

2006 Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners

Back Row (Left to Right): State Farm Insurance Company’s Mascot, NJ Jackals Mascot, Newark Bears Mascot, NJ Devils Mascot / Front Row (Left to Right): Dipti Kannan, 2nd place winner; Brisa Zhu, 1st place winner; Michael Chmielowiec, 3rd place winner.

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Sponsors

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