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Proclamation 10157

National Poison Prevention Week, 2021

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates March 21-27, 2021 as National Poison Prevention Week, calling on Americans to take preventive actions against household poisonings. It highlights risks to children and seniors, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and references existing public health resources including poison control centers and safe medication disposal programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 15775

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 15775

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Poison Prevention Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 21 through March 27, 2021 as National Poison Prevention Week
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this week by taking actions to safeguard families from poisonous products

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates March 21-27, 2021 as National Poison Prevention Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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