OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Poison Center, a program of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy is asking Oklahomans to be mindful of grilling safety as 4th of July celebrations are in full effect.
According to Poison Center officials, the need to stay alert to common preventable hazards this summer is a must ensuring no trip to the emergency room.
“Summer is made for fun, but every year we see cookouts and celebrations take a toxic turn,” said Kristie Edelen, board-certified clinical toxicologist and managing director of the Oklahoma Poison Center. “From food left out too long to children sipping from the wrong cup, these are real risks that can put a damper on summer fun. A quick call to the Poison Center can often prevent an emergency department trip, or worse.”…