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Complete this form only for questions related to IPC’s: online Poison Prevention Education Resource Center (PPERC), website, blog, free education materials, campaigns and public education. To reach Public Education staff directly, call 312-906-6136 (Mon-Fri; 9am-3pm).

IMPORTANT: This form is NOT intended for any poison questions and those submitted will NOT be answered. CALL the IPC free, confidential 800-222-1222 Helpline with any poisoning concern or question. Calls are answered by specially trained healthcare professionals every minute of every day.

Poison Center HelplineCalls are free and confidential.

1-800-222-1222

  1. In Case of Emergency

    Call 911 if someone is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing.

  2. Remain Calm

    Most poison emergencies can be resolved quickly over the phone.

  3. Call the Helpline

    Call 1-800-222-1222 if you are concerned that you or someone else has been exposed to a potentially harmful substance.

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