
Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Background Strychnine is a strong poison. Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people. Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health …
Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of …
The Poison Center and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (PCPH CoP) was created to facilitate better collaboration between federal, state, and local public health …
Symptoms of Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC
Jan 31, 2025 · The most common symptoms of food poisoning include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Signs of severe food poisoning include bloody diarrhea, …
Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body. Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected. If you were …
Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical. Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to. Get away from the area, get …
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Abrin is a natural poison that can make people sick. Signs and symptoms of abrin poisoning depend on how you were exposed. If you were exposed, get clean and get medical …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
Any person working outdoors is at risk of exposure to poisonous plants, such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Chlorine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Chlorine is a liquid or gas with a strong, irritating smell. Signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure depend on how you were exposed. Get away from the area, get clean, and …
Soman | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Sep 6, 2024 · Soman mixes easily with water, so it could be used to poison water. If soman is in the water, people can be exposed by drinking the water or getting the water on their skin.
Symptoms of Illnesses Caused by Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms
Feb 15, 2024 · Signs and symptoms in animals Mammals and birds Swallowing toxins made by cyanobacteria can poison birds and mammals, including dogs, livestock, and wildlife. Animals …