South Carolina Poison Center
The South Carolina Poison Center is your source for free poison and toxicology advice across all 46 counties in the Palmetto state. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year, for poison prevention and treatment information.
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Poison Help
When you call the South Carolina Poison Center for toxicologic information, the staff will request specific details about the exposure.
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Prevention Tips & Resources
Poison exposures frequently come from common household items like cosmetics, cleaning supplies, medications, and pesticides.
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Hurricane Resources
Poison Centers see an increase in calls after a hurricane. Learn what you can do to prepare to keep you and your family safe.
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Prevent accidental poisoning
Over 50% of our calls involve exposures in patients under 17 years old. Keep your family safe in your home - store medications up and away, read product labels, never mix cleaning products, and always supervise young children.
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Webinars
The South Carolina Poison Center offers educational webinars designed to support health care providers and public health professionals with the latest training, best practices, and resources in poison prevention and management.
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Savings through Service
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$0
hotline services provided free of charge
Our medical toxicology team provides consultation to health care providers in addition to South Carolina residents, free of charge.
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85%
of hotline callers avoid the emergency room
A majority of the time, callers are provided advice on how to safely treat a poisoning at home, avoiding a costly trip to the emergency room.
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$13+
saved for every dollar invested
A national study found that for every dollar spent on the SC Poison Center, more than $13 is saved in unnecessary health care costs.