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Emergency Wound Care After a Natural Disaster

Internet URL

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/woundcare.asp  

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Sponsoring Agency

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high. Prompt first aid can help heal small wounds and prevent infection. Tetanus is a potential health threat for persons who have open wounds. This fact sheet discusses seeking medical advice in a wound event and ways to care for a minor wound.

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Review Date

6/12/2007