National Poison Prevention Week is observed annually the third full week of March. National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) was established by congress in 1961. The week is dedicated to raising awareness about poison centers and the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222). This number works everywhere in the U.S. and its territories. Calls are answered by trained healthcare professionals. This is a free service!

2026 National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-22, 2026

In 2025, National Poison Prevention Week will take place March 15-22, 2026. The theme is “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.” Whether you have general questions or an emergency, Poison Help is available 24/7/365 at no cost to you. Call Poison Help with questions for medications, cleaning products, insect bites, and food poisoning, just to name a few!

To learn more about National Poison Prevention Week, visit America's Poison Centers. 

Call 1-800-222-1222 to reach your local Poison Center anywhere in the United States. Calls are free, confidential, and available 24/7/365, with expert guidance from specially trained nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. Interpreter services are available in more than 150 languages.