Proclamation 10349

National Poison Prevention Week, 2022

This proclamation designates March 20-26, 2022 as National Poison Prevention Week, continuing a 60-year tradition established by Congress in 1961. It raises awareness about accidental poisonings, particularly among children and older Americans, and encourages preventive measures such as safe storage of household chemicals and medications. The document contains no binding policy directives, agency mandates, or regulatory changes.