Health Advisories 2025
The New Jersey Poison Control Center is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of New Jersey residents.
Press and Media Inquiries
For information and interview requests, contact Alicia Gambino, Director of Educational Services, 973-972-9280 or [email protected]
Available for Interviews:
Diane P. Calello, MD, Executive and Medical Director, NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Managing Director, NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Poison Centers Observe Increased Vitamin A Exposures in Children During Measles Outbreak
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, currently causing outbreaks in the U.S. Recent reports suggest people are using Vitamin A or Cod Liver Oil to prevent measles infection. The best way to prevent measles is through the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. For patients with measles, particularly hospitalized children, vitamin A supplementation is recommended to help reduce the risk of severe complications. Before administering vitamin A supplements or any other herbs or supplements, consult a healthcare provider.
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Los Centros de Envenenamiento Observan un Aumento de la Exposición a la Vitamina A en Niños Durante el Brote de Sarampión
El sarampión es una infección viral altamente contagiosa que actualmente se ha visto brotes en Estados Unidos. Informes recientes sugieren que se está usando vitamina A o aceite de hígado de bacalao para prevenir la infección. La mejor manera de prevenir el sarampión es mediante la vacuna triple vírica o mejor conocida como SPR (sarampión, paperas y rubéola).
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Prevention is the Strongest Antidote for Poisoning
The New Jersey Poison Control Center urges implementing poison safety practices at home during National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW).
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Carbon Monoxide Sickens NJ Family of Four
In January, the New Jersey Poison Control Center assisted in the medical care of a family exposed to dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) from the exhaust fumes of a portable gas generator running in the basement. Adults and children experienced symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which required treatment in the emergency room.
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Acetaminophen Overdose Alert: State’s Poison Control Center Warns Too Much Acetaminophen Can Be Toxic
Over a two-day period in January, the New Jersey Poison Center assisted in the medical care of several New Jersey patients who accidentally took too much acetaminophen while treating flu-like symptoms. Each patient is currently receiving antidotal therapy to prevent liver failure and death.