Poison Centers
United States poison centers compose a remarkable nationwide medical calls system. A single toll-free telephone number immediately connects a caller to a specialist in poison information anywhere in the U.S. at any time, day or night. A board-certified toxicologist can be reached within a few moments to provide confidential, expert medical advice to people who have been exposed to a poison. This extraordinary system is maintained by the voluntary cooperation of the 57 member organizations of the AAPCC.
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