Research In Action

National Poison Prevention Week 2026 is a timely reminder that safety starts with awareness—and small, everyday choices can make a life-saving difference. Over the past year, we’ve shared a series of posts covering practical tips, common risks, and simple prevention strategies to help keep families safe at home and beyond. This compilation brings those resources together in one place, making it easier to revisit key insights, reinforce good habits, and share trusted information with others.

A Winter Warning: The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Awareness 

Drs. Alex Northrop and Kevin Osterhoudt share a real-world case and prevention strategies to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in children.

Major Problems with Minor Cannabinoids

Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt and Anthony Jaworski expose the hidden dangers of unregulated cannabinoids and outlines how families and policymakers can help protect kids.

Expanding Water Toys: A Growing Spectrum of Child Injury

Discover how expanding water toys like water beads pose serious risks to young children—and what families and policymakers can do to prevent injuries.

Lung Story Short: Teen Vaping is Harmful 

Drs. Rachel Rothstein and Kevin Osterhoudt describe the dangers of teen vaping and what clinicians, policymakers, and parents can do to prevent life-threatening lung injuries.

Identifying Fatal Child Poisonings: A Closer Look at the Data

Dr. Christopher Gaw shares his latest research comparing the characteristics of three databases used in poison research.