What kinds of calls do poison centers and NPIC receive regarding disinfectant wipes?

NPIC gets many calls about pesticide safety, everything from insect repellents to disinfectants and weed killers. Call us to learn about pesticide health risks and low-risk alternatives. Call NPIC at 800-858-7378, Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm PST.
Poison Centers respond to both informational and emergency calls. If someone is experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local poison center at 800-222-1222.
For questions about disinfectants and other pesticides, call the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 800-858-7378, Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm PST. This is one of 8 videos created in collaboration between NPIC and the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Target audience: The public; parents, caregivers, teachers, daycares; disinfectant users in education, health care, and other professional settings
Presenters: Amy Cross (NPIC), Alex Sirotzki (Washington Poison Center), Fiorella Carhuaz (Virginia Poison Center)
Recorded: March 21, 2022
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The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) provides free information via a toll-free number (1-800-858-7378) to anyone in the United States, Puerto-Rico, and the Virgin Islands including the general public, medical, veterinary, and other professionals. NPIC operates from 8:00am to 12:00pm PST, Monday through Friday. Pesticide information is also available at NPIC's website (npic.orst.edu), or via email ([e-mail]).
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