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Parachute Poison Prevention Week, March 16 - 22, 2025

Each year, more than 4,000 Canadians lose their lives due to poisoning. With many potential poisons – such as medications, household cleaners and cannabis products – in and around the home, it’s important to know how to safely store these items and what to do in the event of a poisoning.

Poison Prevention Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of poisoning in Canada and how to prevent poisonings. You can prevent poisoning before it happens!

What Can You Do?

#CheckForPoisons Around Your Home & Take Action to Prevent Poisoning

Know how to store potential poisons safely and out of reach of young children
Follow directions and use products as they’re meant to be used
Talk to your pharmacist about how to use medications and natural health products safely
Safely dispose of expired and unused products and batteries
Know what to do in case of a poisoning. If you suspect a poisoning, call Alberta’s Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) at 1-844-POISON-X or 1-844-764-7669.

Learn More

Parachute Canada, National Poison Prevention Week, March 16 - 22, 2025
Prevent Poisoning in Young Children
Injury Prevention Centre: Protect Your Children from Medication Poisoning
Poison & Drug Information Service (PADIS)

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Child Car Seats	On the Move view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
ATV Safety	On the Move, Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth, Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Child Safety: Pedestrian	On the Move view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
School Safety: School Bus Safety	On the Move view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth view-all	-
Child Safety: Preventing Burns	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Choking Prevention in Small Children	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Crying, Age 3 and Younger	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Child Safety: Preventing Drowning	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Child Safety: Preventing Falls	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Rural Safety: Farm Safety for Children	At Home, At Play view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth view-all	-
Preventing Poisoning in Young Children	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Safe Sleep for Babies First Year	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Swallowed Button Battery, Magnet or Object with Lead	At Home view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Trampoline Safety: AHS Position Statement	At Home, At Play, Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth view-all	-
Bike and Small Wheeled Recreation (Children)	At Play, Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Playground Safety	At Play view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Sport and Recreation Safety (Children)	At Play, Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Winter Safety	On the Move, At Play view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth, Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Sport and Recreation Safety (Youth)	At Play, Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Bike and Small Wheeled Recreation Safety (Youth)	At Play, Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Child Safety: Take the Bike Helmet YES Test	Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Winter Safety: Ice Hockey and Skating	Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Winter Safety: Downhill Ski and Snowboarding	Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Winter Safety: Sledding and Tobogganing	Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Bullying	Suicide Prevention view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Grief and Healing After Suicide Loss	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Stress Management: Stress and Youth	On the Move view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Suicide: Self-Harm and Youth	Suicide Prevention view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens	Suicide Prevention view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Youth Addiction & Mental Health - Help4Me	Suicide Prevention view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Teen Drivers: Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver	Traffic Safety view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth, Adult view-all	-
The Checkpoints Parent-Teen Driving Agreement	Traffic Safety view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth, Adult view-all	-
Preventing Trips, Slips and Falls	Falls Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Preventing Falls in the Hospital	Falls Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Preventing Falls: Care Instructions	Falls Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Suicide: Hope and Healing After Suicide	Suicide Prevention view-all	Parent or Guardian; Youth; Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Stress Management	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Suicidal Thoughts and Threats	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Suicide: The Language of Suicide	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Warning Signs of Suicide in Adults	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult view-all	-
Bike and Small Wheeled Recreation (Overview)	Sport & Recreation view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth, Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Sport and Recreation Safety: Adults	Sport & Recreation view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Traffic Safety: Safety Tips for Drivers, Cyclists, and Pedestrians	Traffic Safety view-all	Parent or Guardian, Youth, Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Elder Abuse	Family Violence view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Domestic Violence	Family Violence view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Preventing Falls in Older Adults	Falls Prevention view-all	Older Adult view-all	-
Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof	Falls Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines	Falls Prevention view-all	Older Adult view-all	-
Warning Signs of Suicide in Older Adults	Suicide Prevention view-all	Older Adult view-all	-
Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving	Traffic Safety view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Healing After a Suicide Death	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult: Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Helping Children Cope With a Suicide Death	Suicide Prevention view-all	Parent or Guardian; Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
After a Suicide: Everyone Grieves in Their Own Way	Suicide Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Treatment - Outpatient / Outreach Counselling Service: Lloydminster	Family Violence view-all	Adult, Older Adult view-all	-
Bicycle and Wheeled Safety Service: North Zone	Traffic Safety; On the Move view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Poison & Drug Information Service (PADIS) Service: Alberta-wide	Suicide Prevention; At Home view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Service: Alberta-wide	Family Violence view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian; Youth view-all	-
Car Seat Safety Service: North Zone	Traffic Safety; On the Move view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Child Car Seat Education Clinics Service: South Zone	Traffic Safety; On the Move view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Driver Evaluation and Training Service Service: South Zone	Traffic Safety; On the Move view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-
Child Safety Workshops Service: Edmonton Zone	Traffic Safety, Child and Youth Safety, Falls Prevention view-all	Adult, Older Adult; Parent or Guardian view-all	-

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Parachute Poison Prevention Week, March 16 - 22, 2025

What Can You Do?

#CheckForPoisons Around Your Home & Take Action to Prevent Poisoning

Learn More

Injury Prevention & Safety Resources