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Line graph of NPDS poison center data showing prescription fentanyl exposure rates in U.S. children under 6 (per 1 million population) from 2012–2024, rising slightly to a 2015 peak (~1.8) then declining significantly through 2024 (2015–2024 APC −7.9%, with a small bump around 2021).

Educational Resources and Publications

Prescription fentanyl exposures in young children fell after 2015, poison center data show (2012–2024)

Post on 01 Feb 2026

Exterior of NC State Poe Hall in Raleigh, North Carolina, the building at the center of the Poe Hall PCB exposure lawsuit and ongoing cancer cluster review.

Environmental and Occupational Toxins

Breaking: Poe Hall PCB exposure alleged in new cancer lawsuit, as federal “cluster” review continues

Post on 31 Jan 2026

FDA safety updates infographic highlighting preventable medication risks including wrong-drug administration with Septocaine and mepivacaine, IGIV and IGSC lot-specific anaphylaxis alerts for Asceniv and Bivigam, GLP-1 receptor agonist labeling update removing suicidal ideation language, opioid long-term overdose risk warnings, potassium chloride mislabeling recall, adulterated supplements, and counterfeit Ozempic warnings in the U.S. drug supply.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

Weekly Safety Pulse: FAERS & Recalls

Post on 21 Jan 2026

FDA safety alert image showing a scopolamine transdermal patch held by gloved hands with a medical device in the background, illustrating new FDA age limits and pediatric safety concerns for scopolamine patch use

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Issues Critical Age Limits for Scopolamine Patch Safety

Post on 15 Jan 2026

FDA MedWatch recall infographic warning that Rheumacare Capsules (Virgo) contain elevated lead levels, showing lead poisoning symptoms, high-risk groups including children and pregnant individuals, and steps to stop use and seek testing.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

MedWatch Recall: Lead-Contaminated Rheumacare Capsules

Post on 15 Jan 2026

FDA warning infographic showing rising nicotine pouch ingestions in children under 5, highlighting common poisoning symptoms, emergency evaluation tips, and child-resistant packaging and poison-prevention steps for families

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Safety Alert: Nicotine Pouches and Pediatric Poisoning Risk

Post on 15 Jan 2026

Weekly toxicology news summary, Jan 1–7, 2026, featuring poisoning and overdose cases

Global Toxicology News

Weekly news summary: Jan 1-7,2026

Post on 08 Jan 2026

Spanish streamer death news graphic showing a private livestream on a laptop, whiskey bottle and glass on a table, and blurred police/ambulance lights in the background, illustrating alcohol-and-cocaine overdose investigation.

Substance Abuse and Overdose

Spanish Streamer’s Death After Private “Extreme Challenge” Sparks Police Probe

Post on 06 Jan 2026

Weekly medical and toxicology news summary

Global Toxicology News

Weekly news summary: December 25-31,2025

Post on 01 Jan 2026

Medical newsletter cover showing abstract toxicology and emergency medicine imagery with the title ‘Weekly News Summary’ and subtitle ‘December 17–24, 2025

Global Toxicology News

Weekly news summary: December 17–24, 2025

Post on 25 Dec 2025

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