Poison

Childhood poisoning – what should you be on the lookout for?

Childhood poisoning is a grim reality in the world we live in, and regardless of how careful you are, it is still possible that your child may access poisonous products which they then ingest. The most disturbing thing is that this will usually occur with kids who are around 5 years of age, and this […]

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Poison Oak Rashes: Causes, Symptoms, First Aid Treatment & Management

Poison oak rashes are highly similar to rashes from poison ivy and poison sumac. All these three plants contain a sticky, oily resin called urushiol. Urushiol can be found in the plant’s leaves, stems and roots. It can remain active even upon adherence to other objects, such as clothing, equipment, tools, etc. and even in

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