NJPIES in the News 2020
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FDA Warns Consumers About Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
Healio, June 30, 2020
NJ Poison Control Warns: Be Careful With Pool Chemicals
New Jersey 101.5 FM, June 30, 2020
https://nj1015.com/nj-poison-control-warns-be-careful-with-pool-chemicals/
Pool Chemicals: Necessary but Potentially Dangerous
Newark Patch, June 23, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/pool-chemicals-necessary-potentially-dangerous
Nearly 20% of People Have Used Bleach on Food Due to COVID-19
Healthline, June 10, 2020
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/please-do-not-put-bleach-on-food-to-avoid-covid-19
What To Do If You’re Hit By Tear Gas Or Pepper Spray While Protesting
HuffPost, June 4, 2020
The Effects of Tear Gas on the Human Body
Health, June 2, 2020
https://www.health.com/mind-body/effects-of-tear-gas-on-the-human-body
Don’t Overlook Vaping-Associated Lung Injuries Amidst Pandemic
Newark Patch, May 29, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/don-t-overlook-vaping-associated-lung-injuries-amidst-pandemic
Sanitize vs. Disinfect: What’s the Difference
Health, May 29, 2020
https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/sanitize-vs-disinfect
Avoid Summer-Related Poisonings During Your Staycation
Newark Patch, May 22, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/avoid-summer-related-poisonings-during-your-staycation
As N.J. City Battles Coronavirus, it’s Still Fixing Last Year’s Lead Crisis
NJ.com, May 22, 2020
Stepping Up: Student Volunteers Assist Coronaviruse Hotline
Newark Patch, May 21, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/avoid-summer-related-poisonings-during-your-staycation
Misuse of Cleaning Products – Dr. Diane Calello, NJ Poison Control
WMBC-TV News, May 7, 2020
As Residents Try To Keep COVID At Bay, Poisonings Are On The Rise
Montclair Local, May 2, 2020
https://www.montclairlocal.news/2020/05/02/poisonings-are-on-the-rise
Coronavirus NJ: Calls to poison control are up, but not because of Trump
Asbury Park Press, April 30, 2020
Safety, Sanitizing and Social Distancing: Poison Control Center Urges Safe Use of COVID-19 Prevention Products
Newark Patch, April 29, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/safety-sanitizing-social-distancing
Here’s What Disinfectants and UV Light Really Do to Your Body
Wired, April 28, 2020
https://www.wired.com/story/heres-what-disinfectants-and-uv-light-really-do-to-your-body/
Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix, According To a Poison Control Expert
Health, April 27, 2020
COVID-19: NJ Poison Control Center Sees Spike In Calls
New Jersey News Network, April 27, 2020
Dr. Birx’s Reaction to President’s Bleach Injection Idea
Inside Edition, April 24, 2020
Don’t drink hand sanitizer: Poison center calls up 20% during pandemic, CDC says
Miami Herald, April 24, 2020
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article242284996.html
Trump’s suggestion that disinfectants could be used to treat coronavirus prompts aggressive pushback
Boston Globe, April 24, 2020
Reminder from NJ Medical Experts: Do Not Drink or Inject Household Cleaners
My Central Jersey, April 24, 2020
Makers of Clorox and Lysol Warn Against Ingesting Bleach and Disinfectants
The New York Times, April 24, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/us/politics/trump-inject-disinfectant-bleach-coronavirus.html
Doctors warn against vitamin drips, Clorox baths after Cristina Cuomo touts them as coronavirus treatment alternatives
Yahoo, April 24, 2020
‘We don’t eat our countertops,’ yet many Americans are using cleaning products meant for them on their fruits and vegetables, National Poison Control Center official says
MarketWatch, April 24, 2020
Risks of Turning to Homemade Cleaning Products Amid COVID-19
Healio, April 23, 2020
As Coronavirus Spreads, Poison Hotlines See Rise in Accidents with Cleaning Products
Chicago Tribune, April 22, 2020
As Coronavirus Spreads, Poison Hotlines See Rise in Accidents With Cleaning Products
The New York Times, April 21, 2020
Rise in Poisonings From Cleaners Coincides With COVID-19 Lockdowns
PIX 11 News, April 21, 2020
Coronavirus Hotline at New Jersey Poison Center
Newark Patch, April 10, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/states-coronavirus-hotline
N.J. poison hotline is now a coronavirus lifeline and it’s been ringing off the hook
NJ.com, April 8, 2020
Drug Exposure Reactions Raise Questions in Scientific Community
The Oberlin Review, March 13, 2020
https://oberlinreview.org/20754/news/drug-exposure-reactions-raise-questions-in-scientific-community
Coronavirus (COVID-19) In New Jersey
Jersey Matters with Larry Mendte, March 7, 2020
https://www.newjerseynewsnetwork.com/clip/15020039/coronavirus-covid-19-in-new-jersey
NJ Officials On Coronavirus: ‘This is not a time to panic. It’s a time to prepare.’
News 12 New Jersey, March 3, 2020
NJ Tests More People For Coronavirus as CDC Expands Criteria
NJTV News, March 3, 2020
http://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/nj-tests-more-people-for-coronavirus-as-cdc-expands-criteria
Rutgers experts discuss potential issues with over the counter medications
The Daily Targum, February 25, 2020
Poison Prevention Week Recognized
TAPinto Chatham, February 25, 2020
NJ Poison Control Center warns of overdose risk for cold medicine
Hudson Reporter, February 24, 2020
Anxiety About Coronavirus Can Affect Children
The Two Rivers Times, February 14, 2020
https://tworivertimes.com/anxiety-about-coronavirus-can-affect-children/
Officials: No cause for alarm in NJ over novel coronavirus
NJTV News, February 10, 2020
njtvonline.org/news/video/officials-no-cause-for-alarm-in-NJ-over-novel-coronavirus
Menendez Calls for Continued Federal, State, Local Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Senator Menendez, February 10, 2020
NJ Poison Control gets spike in calls about flu and cold medicine misuse
New Jersey 101.5 FM, February 9, 2020
My Toddler Ate Play-Doh, What Happens Now? Here’s What The Experts Say
ROMPER, February 4, 2020
NJ health officials: Flu is larger threat to NJ population than coronavirus
NJTV News, February 4, 2020
Murphy on Coronavirus Prevention: Stay informed, wash your hands
New Jersey 101.5 FM, February 4, 2020
https://nj1015.com/murphy-on-coronavirus-prevention-stay-informed-wash-your-hands/
Newark Urges Residents With Questions About Coronavirus To Call New Jersey Hotline At 1-800-222-1222
City of Newark, February 4, 2020
Officials: New Jersey Poison Control Hotline inundated with calls about coronavirus
News 12 New Jersey, January 31, 2020
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Rises During Winter and Travel
Rutgers Today, January 31, 2020
NJ Department of Health Opens Novel Coronavirus Call Center For Public
WRNJ News Radio January 30, 2020
Coronavirus fears: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy details state’s preparations
ABC 7 News, January 29, 2020
NJ Preparado Para El Coronavirus
Univision, January 29, 2020
Watch Gov. Murphy Address NJ’s Response To Coronavirus Outbreak
Newark Patch, January 29, 2020
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/watch-gov-murphy-address-njs-response-coronavirus-outbreak
NJ Health Department Launches Coronavirus Hotline
NBC 4 News, January 28, 2020
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/health/nj-health-department-launches-coronavirus-hotline/2269893/
Abren línea de orientación sobre coronavirus en NJ
Telemundo 62, January 28, 2020
New Jersey Department of Health Opens 2019 Novel Coronavirus Call Center for Public: Collaborates with New Jersey Poison Center to Educate Community
New Jersey Department of Health, January 28, 2020
https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2020/approved/20200128a.shtml
Rutgers Expert: Stats May Show ‘Glimmer of Hope’ in Opioid Crisis
TAPinto New Brunswick, January 13, 2020