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Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Know whether you are at risk and protect yourself.

News reports and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that tens of thousands of infants in China who consumed infant formula contaminated with melamine are suffering from urinary tract stones, kidney damage, and kidney failure.

Learn what you can do to be prepared before a hurricane, what to do during the storm, and how to stay safe in the aftermath.

Fact sheets for health care providers on the treatment of blast injuries.

New recommendations were published jointly this week in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) and the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness journal

During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect your personal health and safety.

A CDC Report on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement From: Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Learn about keeping cool and staying healthy in a heat wave.

Learn about safe handling of food after the power goes out and know what to do in the event that your prescription drugs are exposed to extreme heat or water.

Learn now to stay safe and healthy during hot weather and know what to do to stay cool if the power goes out.