In 1961, the United States Congress mandated 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-2023.
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) 2023 is March 19th – 25th. Tune into our social media links below to participate in NPPW activites.
Because poisonings remain the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths 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. Our 2023 theme is, Célébrons 45 ans de service. Our weekly topics are as follows:
Below are a few simple ways that you can make a difference:
Nous nous consacrons à la prévention et au traitement des empoisonnements au Nouveau-Mexique. Notre hotline est disponible 24/7.
