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Injuries and Mass Casualty Events: Information for the Public

Internet URL

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/injuriespub.asp  

Sponsoring Agency

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

Description

If you are injured or think you are injured, seek medical attention right away. Injuries that occur during a mass casualty event are at high risk for infection and other long lasting health effects. This fact sheet provides answers to questions about injuries and mass casualty events, including what injuries occur most often, how mass casualty events affect health, and more.

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Review Date

5/23/2007

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