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The California Poison Control System (CPCS) provides immediate, free and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and poison information providers answer the calls to 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Language interpreters are always available.
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The
California Poison Control System, managed by the University
of California San Francisco, School
of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, consists of four answering sites: UC Davis Medical Center
(Sacramento Division), San Francisco General Hospital (San Francisco Division),
Children's Hospital Central California (Fresno/Madera Division), UC San
Diego Medical Center (San Diego Division). The central administrative office
is located at UCSF's Laurel Heights campus in San Francisco. CPCS is a certified
member of the American
Association of Poison Control Centers.
California
Poison Control System
1-800-222-1222. . Anytime, Anyplace in
California
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Disclaimer: This web site is designed to be informational and educational.
Under no circumstance is this web site meant to replace the expert advice
of a qualified poison specialist or physician. In the event of a poison
emergency, call the nearest poison center immediately by
diaing 1-800-222-1222 or contact 9-1-1 emergency services.
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Interpreting services are available in over 100 languages making CPCS
accessible to all California residents.