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March 17th, 2014 Poison Prevention Week (March 17 - 22)  Pittsburgh, PA - More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to more than 57 poison control centers in the US.  Over 90% of these poisonings happen in the home.  National Poison Prevention Week, which was established in 1961, is March 16-22, 2014.  It is important to raise awareness of preventing poisoning not only from medications but also from many other common household products and invisible gases like carbon monoxide. There are many ways to prevent poisoning from medications: Proper medication use can reduce the amount of old medications remaining around the house.  Taking the medications as they are prescribed, and not forgetting to take them can help. Knowing the signs and symptoms of side effects from medication overdose.  Ask your pharmaci