Serving Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, American Samoa and

Federated States of Micronesia

Welcome to the Nebraska Poison Center (NPC). 1-800-222-1222. The NPC has a specially trained team of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physicians to help you. When dealing with a poisoning time matters. We are here to help assess the situation and provide specific treatment recommendations.  Your call is always important, confidential and free to the public.

We serve the residents of Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, American Samoa & the Federated States of Micronesia.  

Poisonings can occur by swallowing, through the skin, eyes or lungs. To better assist you, our specialists will ask questions about the person involved; how they are doing, age, health conditions, product or substance involved. If possible, please have the name of the medication or product container available when you call.

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If you live in IDAHO, please contact 211 for poison prevention materials.

WHAT TO DO IF . . .

The person has collapsed or stopped breathing?
Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
Poison in the eyes?
Rinse eyes with lukewarm water for at least 10 minutes. Call 1-800-222-1222.
Poison on the skin?
Take off any clothing that the poison touched. Rinse skin with running water for at least 10 minutes. Call 1-800-222-1222.
Inhaled poison?
Get to fresh air right away. Call 1-800-222-1222.
Swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine?
Do not make the person vomit.  Call 1-800-222-1222.
Swallowed something that’s not food or medicine?
Drink a small amount of milk or water. Call 1-800-222-1222.
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