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Seasonal Poisoning Trends







































                       Pes cide exposures is an example of one of the many products that has seasonal
                       exposure trends. When the weather is warmer, more people are working on their yards.




































                        Although people buy glow s cks throughout the year, they were most common during
                        the month of Halloween. Glow s cks from Halloween o en remain in the home into
                        November. In 2019, unlike 2017, a higher increase was not seen around the 4th of July.





        West Virginia Poison Center Annual Report 2018                                                                                                            Page 53
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