new slide-talk, entitled "Poisons in Your House?," a table-top exhibit and a poster are being distributed by the American Association of Poison Control Centers to help in the unceasing battle against accidental ingestion of poisonous substances. The slide-talk features 42 excellent two by two (35 mm.) colored slides. A handsome 12-page booklet provides the narration for the slides. The slide set and narration booklet are available at $3 rental. The slide-set can be purchased for $15.
An accordion-style table-top or window display unit makes a colorful exhibit. It can be rented for $5 from AAPCC. Standing 30 inches tall with six panels, each measuring 15 inches wide, the exhibit when fully extended is 90 inches long. Prepared with funds provided by The Proprietary Association, the display is particularly suitable for showing at health fairs, state and county fairs and in special pharmacy window displays. The exhibit can be purchased for $30. A 15- by 21-inch brilliantly colored
poster warns that "Medicines Can Be Poison" and suggests viewers "Keep (them) Out of Sight; Out of Reach." There is no charge for the poster which was produced by Ross Laboratories. All three items- slide-talk, display and poster- are available directly from the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Inquiries and requests should be addressed toComm ittee on Educationa l Activities Ame rican Association of Poi son Control Centers 10525 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland 6, Ohio.