Category Archives: toxin

Emergency Poison Control for Young Kids: Quick Guide

Posted on September 23, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

Young children sometimes swallow medicine, cleaning products, vitamins, or other household items. This is especially common when they start walking (and medications and solvents are not put away out of arms reach) or when at a home that is not … Continue reading →

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The 411 on pesticides. . . and you!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I was asked by my patient to address pesticides and their safety.  Well, not surprisingly, they are not safe to be drank or rubbed into one’s skin.  But, what and how dangerous are they? Organophosphates are a class of insecticides … Continue reading →

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