NJPIES in the News 2021
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Marijuana that looks like candy? NJ panel urged to make sure kids are kept away from weed
Asbury Park Press, July 14, 2021
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How do you market N.J. legal weed without enticing kids? It’s a top concern for regulators
NJ.com, July 14, 2021
2021’s NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes
NJBIZ, July 13, 2021
What Are Poppers? Risks, Side Effects Explained As FDA Reports Spike in Deaths
Newsweek, July 7, 2021
Why Is the FDA Warning About Nitrite Poppers?
Healthline, July 1, 2021
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-is-the-fda-warning-about-nitrite-poppers
Celebrate 4th of July Safely
Newark Patch, July 1, 2021
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/celebrate-4th-july-safely
NJ Poison Control Center Warns of the Dangers of Chlorine This Summer
New Jersey 101.5 FM, June 20, 2021
https://nj1015.com/nj-poison-control-center-warns-of-the-dangers-of-chlorine-this-summer/
Chlorine Tablet Shortage Can Lead to Unsafe Use of Products
Newark Patch, June 14, 2021
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/chlorine-tablet-shortage-can-lead-unsafe-use-products
Summer Poisoning Hazards: Know the Risks
New Jersey 101.5 FM, June 13, 2021
Watch those summer party drinks: Alcohol poisoning is no joke
New Jersey 101.5 FM, May 31, 2021
https://nj1015.com/watch-those-summer-party-drinks-alcohol-poisoning-is-no-joke/
NJ Poison Control Warns Residents of Dangers of Alcohol Poisoning
RLS Media, May 25, 2021
https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/nj-poison-control-warns-residents-dangers-alcohol-poisoning
Dozens of NJ Kids Hospitalized This Year Because of These Household Devices
New Jersey 101.5 FM, May 11, 2021
https://nj1015.com/dozen-of-nj-kids-hospitalized-this-year-because-of-these-household-devices/
Can Allergy Medicines Be Dangerous?
Newark Patch, April 30, 2021
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/can-allergy-medicines-be-dangerous
Danger Hiding in Plain Sight
Newark Patch, April 27, 2021
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/danger-hiding-plain-sight
The number of children who accidentally ingested THC edibles increased 29 times since 2010: report
Insider, April 17, 2021
https://www.insider.com/children-accidentally-ingest-thc-edibles-rise-2021-4
As more states legalize marijuana, more children accidentally ingest THC-laced edibles
Washington Post, April 17, 2021
Testing for lead poisioning in NJ children decreased during pandemic
NJ Spotlight News, March 30, 2021
http://njspotlight.com/video/testing-for-lead-poisoning-in-nj-children-decreased-during-pandemic/
POISON CONTROL CENTERS REACH 1 MILLION COVID-19 CASES
American Association of Poison Control Centers, March 29, 2021
New Jersey Department of Health Partners with NJ Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics on Approaches to Improve Screening Rates For Lead
New Jersey Department of Health, March 29, 2021
https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20210329a.shtml
National Poison Prevention Week Promoted in New Jersey
RLS Media, March 23, 2021
https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/national-poison-prevention-week-promoted-new-jersey
Rutgers Volunteers Help Take Anxious Calls on New Jersey’s COVID-19 Hotline
Rutgers Today, March 4, 2021
https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-volunteers-help-take-anxious-calls-new-jerseys-covid-19-hotline
Poisoning Peril: Kids Ingesting Hand Sanitizer
Georgia Health News, March 4, 2021
georgiahealthnews.com/2021/03/poisoning-peril-kids-ingesting-hand-sanitizer
Children Are Consuming Hand Sanitizer. Here’s How to Keep Them Safe.
NY Times, February 25, 2021
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25well/family/sanitizer-kids-safety.html
Two Hotlines One Poison Control Center
Newark Patch, February 23, 2021
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/two-hotlines-one-poison-control-center
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Dangers if Power Goes Out in a Storm
New Jersey 101.5 FM, February 18, 2021
https://nj1015.com/beware-of-carbon-monoxide-dangers-if-power-goes-out-in-a-storm/
Here’s How To Stay Warm While Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Austin American-Statesman, February 16, 2021
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Rises During Winter Storms
Rutgers Today, February 16, 2021
https://www.rutgers.edu/news/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-risk-rises-during-winter-storms
Carbon Monoxide Strikes Again
Newark Patch, February 16, 2021
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/carbon-monoxide-strikes-again
Doctor talks risks of Gorilla Glue, adhesives on hair, skin amid Tessica Brown story
Fox News, February 12, 2021
https://www.foxnews.com/health/doctor-risks-gorilla-glue-adhesives-hair-skin
Gorilla Glue hair incident could cause long-term damage, experts warn
Healio Dermatology, February 11, 2021
Medical Expert Weighs in on Using Gorilla Glue as Hairspray After Viral Video — “She May Lose the Hair” (EXCLUSIVE)
Distractify, February 10, 2021
NJ Warns: More Young Kids Are Getting Sick From Accidentally Ingesting Edibles Found Around the House
Radio.com/KYW Newsradio, January 23, 2021
NJ Children Eating More Cannabis Candy, With Bad Results
NJ 101.5, January 18, 2021
https://nj1015.com/nj-children-eating-more-cannabis-candy-with-bad-results/
Nerds Maker, Prosecutors, and Poison Control Irked After Illegal Cannabis Candies Send Two Children to N.J. Hospitals
The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 14, 2021
Eating Too Much Snow Could Have Unpleasant Side Effects, According to Doctors
Prevention, January 1, 2021
https://www.prevention.com/health/a34618470/is-it-safe-to-eat-snow/