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National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW)

In September 1961, Public Law 87-139; 75 Stat. 681 (H. J. Res. 358) was passed authorizing the President of the United States to issue annually a proclamation       designating the third week of March as NPPW.  During NPPW, the Georgia Poison Center (GPC) and other organizations around the nation coordinate activities to increase awareness of the dangers of unintentional poisoning.

In Celebration of National Poison Prevention Week, March15-21, 2009, the GPC in collaboration with the National Poison Prevention Week Council is hosting a Poison Prevention Poster Contest.  Parents and educators of Georgia students grades K-5th who want their children/students to enter the contest should contact the GPC Education Department at 404-616-9235 for more details.

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