# National Poison Prevention Week Resolution

This resolution officially designates the week of March 17-23, 2024, as "National Poison Prevention Week" across the United States. It's essentially Congress saying "this is the week we want communities to focus on poison safety" and encouraging organizations, schools, hospitals, and local groups to use that time to educate people about the dangers of poisoning and how to prevent it.

The resolution doesn't create any new laws or requirements, and it doesn't provide funding or mandate specific actions. Instead, it's a symbolic gesture that gives official recognition to poison prevention efforts and serves as a call to action for communities to raise awareness during that specific week. Think of it like how we have National Heart Health Month or Breast Cancer Awareness Month—it's a designated time to shine a spotlight on an important public health issue.

In practical terms, this might mean that poison control centers, hospitals, schools, and public health organizations use that week to run educational campaigns about common poisoning risks like medication overdoses, accidental chemical exposure, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidental ingestion of toxic substances. Parents might see more information about keeping cleaning supplies and medications safely stored away from children. The resolution essentially gives these organizations a coordinated moment to remind people about poison safety and how to call poison control centers if someone is poisoned.

A resolution recognizing the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.

Brown, Sherrod

<p>This resolution recognizes&nbsp;the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as National Poison Prevention Week and thanks those who operate or support poison control centers in local communities.</p>