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2019

Manitoba Poison Centre has launched a new website. This new site will provide readers with an enhanced user experience as they learn about current information regarding common poisons and poison centre activities. The site will be regularly updated so come back often to learn about current issues and trends in the care of the poisoned patient.

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National Poison Prevention Week - March 17-23, 2024

February 18, 2024

National Poison Prevention Week: When a poisoning happens, Poison Centres are here for you
Marc...

DIGIFAB® BACKORDER & SHORTAGE

May 18, 2023

On May 10, 2023, BTG International Inc declared a shortage (because of increased demand) of DigiFAB®. The expected improvement in supply is anticip...

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) back-order – Update January 27, 2023

January 27, 2023

Health Canada has updated Poison Centres as below in regards to the ongoing NAC shortage.

Update on SickKids response to cybersecurity incident

December 23, 2022

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is continuing to respond to a cybersecurity incident (Code Grey) that began at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, December ...

UPDATE December 20, 2022: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) back-order

December 20, 2022

The Ontario, Manitoba & Nunavut Poison Centres have recently been made aware of a back-order of the
30 mL vials (Sandoz or Hikma supplier...

Alternatives for Infant/Children’s Liquid Pain Medication

November 14, 2022


The ongoing shortage of infant and children’s pain and fever medications has left many parents seeking alternatives.

The Canadian Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (CAPCCT), Health Canada and Parachute have released the first Pan-Canadian Poison Centre Annual Report since 1987

October 04, 2022

The Canadian Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (CAPCCT), Health Canada and Parachute (Canada’s national charity dedicated ...

Acetaminophen overdose treatment when acetaminophen levels are not available

June 22, 2022

The Manitoba Poison Centre has become aware that several hospitals have been unable to secure enough reagents/cartridges to be able to process acetamin...

National Poison Prevention Week: Prevention is Key! March 22-26, 2022

March 16, 2022

In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, Manitoba Poison Centre would like to raise awareness about cannabis safety with a focus on safe stor...

National Poison Prevention Week : Prevention is In Your Hands!

March 20, 2021

In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, the Manitoba Poison Centre would like to
raise awareness about common household poisons, and ...

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