Press Release

MEDIA ADVISORY

New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at UMDNJ
Health Educator To Deliver Free Poison Safety Presentations at Babies "R" Us Stores

Discover what can happen when a child confuses prescription medications with candy or thinks liquid household cleaning products are fruit juices. A health professional from the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) will present poison prevention seminars at four Babies "R" Us stores the first week in September.

The "Adult Poison Prevention" seminars are being offered in recognition of national "Grandparents are Special Week," September 1 to 6.

Using a display of edible items and household products, Kathy Ankrah, health educator at the

New Jersey Poison Information and Education System at UMDNJ, will present examples of how adults can decrease the risk of children and pets being accidentally poisoned. The seminars are part of the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System's effort to inform the public about ways to prevent children from ingesting hazardous substances.

Adults are encouraged to call the nearest store and register for one of the seminars which will be held at the following locations:

Tues., Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to Noon, Babies "R" Us, Paramus (201) 251-0934

Wed., Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to Noon, Babies "R" Us, Bridgewater (732) 302-3590

Wed., Sept. 3, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Babies "R" Us, North Brunswick (732) 220-1900

Thurs., Sept. 4, from Noon to 1 p.m., Babies "R" Us, Union (908) 810-9300

For more information about the poison prevention seminars, call the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) at (973) 972-9280.

For poison prevention tips or more information, the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System is available 24 hours a day to assist you. Trained medical professionals will provide you with the most up to date emergency treatment advice, and will answer any drug or poison information questions. They will tell you what to do if you, your child or your pet is poisoned. The NJPIES staff is ready to answer questions at all times. Remember, help is just a phone call away! 1-800-222-1222. Hearing-impaired individuals may call (973) 926-8008.

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