Mercury is a naturally occurring element. Its distribution in the environment is the result of both natural and man-made processes. There are three categories of mercury with unique characteristics and unique potential health effects...more
Health Info
Learn About Mercury
Medical Community
Fact Sheets
- Cleaning Up Mercury Spills in Your House (PDF - 584KB)
- En Español (PDF - 587KB)
- Evaluating Mercury Exposure: Information for Health Care Providers
(PDF - 470KB)
- En Español (PDF - 477KB)
- Health Effects of Mercury Exposure (PDF - 625KB)
- En Español (PDF - 619KB)
- Mercury Quick Facts for School Nurses (PDF - 780KB)
- En Español (PDF - 971KB)
Mercury Resources
Contact Us:
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
4770 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30341 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
Contact CDC-INFO - New Hours of Operation
8am-8pm ET/Monday-Friday
Closed Holidays