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Loved that it didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to answer the questions. Especially in a panicked situation.
Woman, North Carolina
As a pediatrician, I use it all the time.
Physician, New York
Easy, fast and informative. Appreciated the image when you select the product, helps to correctly identify product without second guessing.
Mother of toddler who got into acrylic artist paint, Nevada
Very user friendly. I loved the product search feature which gave me confidence the advice was regarding the specific product in concern . . . In high stress moments, the emailed summary is nice . . . for later referencing. Lastly, the email follow-up surveys are an excellent touch . . .
Adult swallowed liquid soap by mistake, Ohio
The tool . . . was easy to use, and calmed my fears, which saved me the hassle of a (likely) unnecessary trip to the ER as well as letting me know how to self-treat at home. And the follow-up was the icing on the cake.
Adult, South Carolina
I was very scared that something bad would happen, as I accidentally took twice my normal dosage . . . This website helped assure me that I was safe and didn't require a trip to the ER . . . It is quick and easy to use. I also love the format of the recommendation . . . straight-forward and easy to read.
Teen, Virginia
I could select the exact substance and then get advice on what to do next and have the information on screen to refer back to. Sometimes it's hard to listen while kids cry and adults panic.
Mom, Texas
Extremely easy to use and saved me a trip to the ER! Really liked the detailed assessment of my child's age, weight, and that you had knowledge at your fingertips about how many pills would be . . . toxic / a medical emergency based on age and weight.
Mother of toddler who got into ibuprofen, Florida
It was really easy to use and I LOVE that the search included product photos so you can be sure of the label!
Drain opener splashed on adult's skin, Ohio
I especially liked the ease and not having to make a phone call with a rowdy toddler. In this circumstance it was easier to type and read than to be heard and hear on the telephone.
Parent, Virginia
Really easy to use. Results were received within a minute! It's also a very nice tool for people like me that absolutely despise talking on the phone.
Adult, Ohio
Articles about webPOISONCONTROL
2020 webPOISONCONTROL data summary
This study was conducted to characterize webPOISONCONTROL cases and highlight its potential for real-time monitoring of poisoning.
Worried you ingested something deadly? This virtual poison control website can be a lifesaving tool.
You swallowed. You were splashed. You got stung. But was it harmful? If you aren't sure, head to poison.org.
webPOISONCONTROL: can poison control be automated?
A free webPOISONCONTROL app allows the public to determine the appropriate triage of poison ingestions without calling poison control.