General Information on Tsunami-Related Diseases and Health Concerns
The following is a list of general resources related to possible health concerns associated with the recent tsunamis in South Asia. Additional health information about specific countries can be found on the CDC's Traveler’s Health website . Information for clinicians can be found in Tsunami-Related Information for Clinicians .
General Information
- Health Effects of Tsunamis
Immediate, secondary, and long-lasting effects
Disease Information
Illness From Food or Water
- Q & A: Foodborne Illness
- Hand Hygiene After a Disaster
- Cholera
- Diarrhea
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis A Information Specific for Tsunami Survivors
- FAQs
- Patient Education Resources
- Hepatitis E
- Hepatitis E Information Specific to Tsunami Survivors
- Leptospirosis
- Parasitic Diseases
Illness From Animals or Mosquitoes
Respiratory Illness
Wound-Associated Infections & Diseases
Mental Health
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