March 13, 2025
National Poison Prevention Week, March 16 – 22
In 1961, Congress created National Poison Prevention Week to increase knowledge about how to prevent and stop poisoning accidents. Communities and poison centers across the country host events every year to share the message during National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), March 16 – 22.
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) is recognized annually to teach about the risks of poisonings and increase everyone’s involvement in poison prevention. Research has shown that poisonings are the second leading cause of fatal unintentional injury in rural areas, where distance to emergency care is a factor in outcomes.
Visit HRSA’s Poison Control Program’s website for more information and resources on how to prevent and respond to a poison emergency.
Click Here to visit HRSA’s Poison Control Program’s website
Click Here to visit HRSA’s Poison Prevention Week website to Learn More and access publicity materials