The Washington Poison Center is organizing its second statewide Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest running from now through October. This contest is open to all 3-5th graders who participate in a local poster contest through their school, youth group or other community programs. Individual entries will also be accepted this year.
"Poster contests are a great way to increase awareness of poison safety and the Poison Center through a creative and engaging activity with our youth," said Kerri Booth, education coordinator of the Washington Poison Center. "We hope every home will be a Mr. Yuk home."
This year's theme is "Mr. Yuk Keeps Me Safe!" reminding children that if they see Mr. Yuk they should stay away and ask an adult for help, keeping them safe from the poison. Mr. Yuk is also used to remind adults that poisonous products, such as personal care items, household cleaners, medications and garden or yard products should be kept out of reach and view of children and pets. Mr. Yuk stickers have the national toll-free poison hotline number: 1-800-222-1222 just in case an accident does happen.
The winning poster will be used as the official Washington state poster for Poison Prevention Week in March 2008 and will be displayed on billboards and posters throughout the state. The winning poster and four runner ups will be announced mid-November. More information on the poster contest, including contest rules and a complete list of prizes can be found at www.wapc.org.
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