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POIson emergency? Call 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org

Who We Are

America’s Poison Centers® represents the 53 accredited poison control centers in the U.S.  Through the national Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) and PoisonHelp.org website, our member centers provide all Americans expert advice, 24/7/365 at no cost. We also maintain the National Poison Data System® (NPDS), our nation’s only near real-time poisoning data surveillance system, integrating the latest information from across Poison Centers.

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Our mission includes:

  • National Accreditation
  • Professional Certification
  • Continuing Education
  • Actionable, Real-Time Data Surveillance
  • Public Awareness & Education

AMERICA'S POISON CENTERS PARTNERS

        

The best prevention of a poison emergency is to have the POISON HELP contact information on hand in case of an accidental exposure.

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NPDS ANNUAL REPORT


The 41st National Poison Data System (NPDS) Annual Report is a retrospective analysis of the prior year's poison exposures and

emerging public health hazards.


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POISONHELP.ORG


Our easy-to-use self-triage tool provides immediate poison help to the public as an alternative to the Poison Help Hotline

(1-800-222-1222).


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NEWS & ALERTS 

America's Poison Centers and the 53 national poison centers track poisoning sources such as household products, food and beverages, drugs and medicine, and more.  The association is also tracking common COVID-19 exposures and provide awareness for prevention. 



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NATIONAL POISON DATA


America's Poison Centers National Poison Data System (NPDS) is the only near real-time poisoning surveillance database in the U.S. with data uploaded every 4.97 minutes. It has over 83 million records and provides adverse event monitoring and situational awareness.


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PREVENTION


U.S. poison centers receive millions of calls each year, the majority of which are about people coming into contact with dangerous and potentially dangerous substances. Our prevention tips can help you and your loved ones avoid poisonings.


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TEXT POISON TO 301-597-7137

Add Poison Center as a contact in your mobile device. Be prepared anytime & anywhere with #PoisonHelp 


Join us in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

Reminder:

The 2026 Poison Center Leadership Meeting (PCLM) registration website is available. The 2026 PCLM will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2026 PCLM is open to all Poison Center leadership staff members identified by your center.

Registration includes:

  • ·        3 Breakfasts (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday) + AM breaks
  • ·        2 Lunches (Wednesday & Thursday) + PM breaks
  • ·        2.5 days of engaging content curated by the PCLM Planning Committee
  • ·        Time and opportunity for in-person engagement, networking and learning with your fellow Poison Center Leaders
  • ·        Admittance to the exclusive 2026 PCLM Reception – held at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
  • ·        Exclusive access to The American International Rattlesnake Museum

When:

February 17th – 20th, 2026

  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026: Arrivals, Board Meeting, & Registration
    • Registration Desk (3pm-7pm)
    • Hotel check-in at 4pm
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Full day
  • Thursday, February 19, 2026: Full day
  • Friday, February 20, 2026: Half day
    • Hotel check-out at 11am

Where:

Hotel Albuquerque

800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW

Albuquerque, NM. 87104

  • ·        PCLM Hotel Group Rate during PCLM: $169/night + taxes (group rate guaranteed until January 26, 2026 at 5pm MT)
  • ·        Details on the hotel and surrounding area are available here: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/2026PCLM

Rates:

  • ·        Early-bird registration (December 3, 2025 – January 5, 2026): $480
  • ·        Standard registration (January 6, 2026 – February 20, 2026): $580

Registration Site:

Please use the following link to register for PCLM: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/2026PCLM

  • ·        During the registration process, you will be prompted to book your hotel accommodations.
  • ·        Please use the following link to view the 2026 PCLM event website for more information: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/2026PCLM  

Please send any questions to Membership@PoisonCenters.org.


Thank you to our 2026 PCLM Sponsorship Partners!








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