poisonThere are many different poison threats around us including some plants, foods, and things that we come into contact with on a daily basis.  Really the only thing we can do to avoid accidental poisoning is to be as knowledgeable as possible about the subject.  As a representative of the healthcare profession it is incredibly important to make people aware of these dangers so they can protect themselves and their families.  Accordingly we compiled this list of sites that cover various different aspects of poisoning.  We hope this gives you a great start on becoming much more aware of the poisons around us.

  1. http://www.poison.org/ – This blog is for the National Capital Poison Center which aims to help people from being poisoned. They know that it usually takes quick thinking in order to prevent someone from getting killed from some poisons.
  2. http://www.drugsandpoisons.com/ – Drugs and Poisons is a gossip site where you can hear different rumors circulating in the pharmaceutical world. Although the topics tend to be rather deep and scientific, if they simplified them some it would make it easier for the general public to understand.
  3. http://poisons.co.nz/ – Poisons Prevention talks all about the dangers of poisoning. Here, you will learn more about several deadly substances and will definitely feel more prepared to properly handle the poisons around you.
  4. http://www.poison-ivy.org/ – Poison Ivy is an organization that discusses how important it is to avoid coming into contact with this infamous plant. There are pictures, facts, and stories that talk about poison ivy to raise the general awareness of it.
  5. http://www.ohsu.edu/poison/ – This blog is from Oregon Health and Science University. Because they are also a school they do a great job of combining teaching, healing, and discovering poisons along with everybody else.
  6. http://www.poisonprevention.org/ – Poison Prevention is an organization that wants to promote poison safety and awareness in our communities. Poisoning results in a lot of accidental deaths and injuries and they are hopeful that some reminders and tips will help address this problem.
  7. http://www.georgiapoisoncenter.org/ – For the people of Georgia, Georgia Poison Center is a place where you can find treatment for posioning. The blog has an overview on different types of poisons and they offer free educational information to help avoid an accidental poisoning.
  8. http://www.poisons.ie/ – Poisons is the information center of Ireland that talks about the subject. The blog lists the hazards of coming into contact with poisons as well as provides antidotes to the curable cases.
  9. http://www.toxinz.com/ – For a complete database on poisons, Toxinz is the site to go to. You can learn of first-aid treatments and critical care for someone who was poisoned but hasn’t made it to the hospital yet.
  10. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ – Having pets can be hard, especially when they get poisoned by something you’re not even aware of. To help pet owners get through these difficult times, Pet Poison Helpline was started to give you information on pet poisoning and how to avoid and treat it.
  11. http://www.calpoison.org/ – California Poison is a blog made to offer free advice to people who are susceptible to poisons. Children can be lured by the color of substances or just general curiosity and quickly find themselves in a critical poisoning situation.  Find out how to avoid that here.
  12. http://www.hpa.org.uk/ – This blog is complete with useful information on health. Not only do they have topics such as poison but other as well like diseases and chemicals that are taken. You get some professional insights and learn quite a bit about healthcare in the UK.
  13. http://www.chw.edu.au/poisons/ – This poison information center would really help everyone in case they deal with getting poisoned later in life. There are tips on preventing poison, first aids, and data sheets available to those interested.
  14. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/ – Poison Ivy includes lots of facts about poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac. You can read general information about each of them and their various remedies. They also have a great FAQ if you find yourself needing some additional help.
  15. http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/ – You can watch for cases of food poisoning outbreaks and policies in the Food Poison Journal. The blogger himself is knowledgeable about the topic so he provides readers with what he knows.
  16. http://blog.plantpoisonsandrottenstuff.info/ – Plant Poison and Rotten Stuff has a wide variety of topics. Poison is only one of them. There are posts about viruses and deadly diseases that give us an idea of what dangers are lurking in the world
  17. http://food-poisoning-blog.com/ – If there’s a blog you want to go to in search of news on food poisoning, this blog is it. Food Poisoning talks about viruses that cause poison, including salmonella and noroviris.
  18. http://www.about-salmonella.com/ – To learn more about the salmonella virus, you can visit Salmonella at About.com. Here, you can read through things like the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of this disease caused by food poisoning.
  19. http://www.poisonivycure.net/ – This is one of the most comprehensive poison blogs there is. A large number of sources about poison ivy can be found here as well as the symptoms caused by the plant like blisters and rashes.
  20. http://www.foodborneillness.com/ – For information about food poisoning, a blog called Food Borne Illness might help you. They have a wide range of subjects that mainly focus on diseases coming from food via bacteria. There are also news and updates on the topic.
  21. http://www.foodpoisoningblog.org/ – News concerning food poisoning can also be found here. Food Poisoning Blog talks about the various outbreaks and information regarding food poisoning.
  22. http://www.nzhealth.net.nz/ – New Zealand Health is a site that offers useful data that can help people that are suffering from poisoning. The site has general articles about other topics as well ranging from drugs and herbs to spiritual healing.
  23. http://barfblog.com/barfblog – There are hundreds of posts in Barf Blog. They all talk about diseases, food, and various things related to poisons. It goes very deeply into the topic and offers more resources at each level.
  24. http://www.about-shigella.com/ – Shigella is a less common diagnosis. Still, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Reading About Shigella will give you tips on how to prevent this disease from happening to you. As people say, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
  25. http://www.foodpoisoning.com/ – Most people don’t know much about food poisoning, which is why several websites have been created to fill that void. Food Poisoning is one of them. The site teaches you about food safety, your legal rights on the matter, and answers tough questions about food poisoning.
  26. http://www.about-hepatitis.com/ – Hepatitis A is a form of food poisoning that’s caused by eating something raw which contains bacteria. For more information about this common yet disturbing illness, you can go to Hepatitis at About.com.There, you can learn more on the topic and how you can avoid getting it.
  27. http://www.foodpoisoningprevention.com/ – Food Poisoning Prevention is your online guide to avoid getting poisoned. Although most cases of food poisoning don’t kill people, the experience is usually very painful. It’s better to prevent poisoning by reading and applying the information available on this site.
  28. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/ – Wrong Diagnosis makes sure that you know all about the disease you have. The site covers a large number of topics so you can really learn a lot here. Included in this blog is information about various poisons.
  29. http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/ – Food Poisoning Law Blog was started by a lawyer who’s very much experienced in the field of poison. This blog is his way of sharing his insights on the recent outbreaks in the US.
  30. http://www.marlerblog.com/ – Marler Blog is a blog written by yet another lawyer. He is an expert on food poisoning and has both taken and studied many cases for several years.  In his blog he breaks down current policies and current events related to food poisoning.