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The National Poisons Centre, operated by the University of Otago, is turning 60 today.
The telehealth line is the only service of its kind in Aotearoa. It provides free risk assessments to the general public, via its 24/7 phone line who call up with suspected or actual poisonings.
Over the festive season, the lines are busy with plenty of inquiries from children consuming glow sticks to jellyfish and dangerous garden plants.
Service Delivery Manager Lucy Shieffelbien talks about her work.
