How to Get Mr. Yuk Stickers

The Pittsburgh Poison Center created the "Mr. Yuk" sticker in 1971 as a warning to people about toxic household items. Another purpose of Mr. Yuk was to help people learn about poison prevention and available telephone assistance from poison control centers. The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh now owns the rights to the Mr. Yuk icon. By placing Mr. Yuk stickers on toxic substances in the home, children can learn not to touch poisonous substances, and adults have a toll-free telephone number to call for poison information.

Things You'll Need

• Two stamped envelopes

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Instructions

• 1

  Address a business-size envelope to yourself, and place a stamp on it.

• 2

  Fold the envelope, and place it inside a second envelope.

• 3

  Address the second envelope to:

  Mr. Yuk

  Pittsburgh Poison Center

  UPMC

  200 Lothrop Street

  BIR 010701

  Pittsburgh, PA 15213

• 4

  Stamp the envelope, and mail the request. The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh will send you a free sheet of Mr. Yuk stickers.

• 5

  Visit the UPMC online store, and purchase a package of 250 sheets of Mr. Yuk stickers. Pricing for 2011 is $30.50 per package.