National Poison Prevention Week 

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) 2024 is March 17th – 23rd. This year's theme is, "When The Unexpected Happens."

In 1961, the United States Congress established the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week (P.L. 87-319). During this week, poison centers across the nation unite to increase poison prevention awareness. For more information, please visit https://www.aapcc.org/nppw-2024. 

New Mexico Poison Prevention Month

Because poisonings continue to be a serious public health issue in New Mexico, our poison center designates the entire month of March as New Mexico Poison Prevention Month (NMPPM).

Our Center leads a massive campaign with the generous help and support of our partners and fellow New Mexicans. This year, you can expect to hear about specific poisonings and how to prevent those poisonings. 

• March 4th - 8th:  NMPPM Kickoff!
• March 11th - 15th:  Cannabis and Children
• March 18th - 22nd: National Poison Prevention Week; Daily educational videos posted on social media; Q & A Session on Facebook (link below)
• March 25th - 29th:  About Semaglutide 

Below are a few simple ways that you can make a difference:

• Learn how to prevent poisonings in several situations and take action!
• Save 1.800.222.1222 to your cell phone contacts. Poisonings can happen at any time and anywhere.
• Share, Like, and Follow Us: Facebook (@nm.poison), Twitter (@nm_poison), and Instagram (@nmpoison). There will be lots of fun activities and information posted on our social networks.
• Download our PPM Weekly Newsletter and share it with family, friends, and co-workers. Subscribe to the PPM Weekly at jkakos@salud.unm.edu.