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Proclamation 10157

National Poison Prevention Week, 2021

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

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

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.

Proclamation 10157: National Poison Prevention Week, 2021 · Executive Orders