New single nationwide phone number for poison control
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have established a single number to use to reach your local poison control center. The new number is 1-800-222-1222. When you call 1-800-222-1222 from anywhere in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, you're automatically connected to the nearest poison control center. For more information, visit AAPCC's Web site at www.aapcc.org.