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In 2020, 149 poisoning cases of Green County residents were handled by the Wisconsin Poison Center. As part of National Poison Prevention Week, Green County Public Health is highlighting the dangers of potentially poisonous medicines and chemicals, and outlining preventative steps people can take to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.

More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the Nation’s poison control centers. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, 93 percent of poisonings happen at home, and 45 percent of poisonings involve child...