Gulf Oil Spill Clinical Guidance- CDC (July 29)

CDC has new Gulf Oil Spill resources available for healthcare providers treating response workers and coastal residents. The clinical guidance and related talking points listed below provide information about potential health hazards, patient care considerations, health effects surveillance data, behavioral health risks and additional resources.

·         NEW: Condensed Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance with Mental Health Guidance

·         Key Points - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance

·         Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance

Updated: Health Surveillance - CDC (July 27)

The Gulf Coast Oil Spill has the potential to affect human health in addition to the effects already seen on animal and marine life. CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track the potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill in the affected communities.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/2010gulfoilspill/health_surveillance.asp

New: Hurricanes and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill - CDC (July 30)

Hurricanes and tropical storms can present a number of hazards for residents of coastal communities and response workers. The 2010 hurricane season brings concerns about protecting residents and workers in impacted areas from exposure to contaminated waters as a result of the Deepwater Horizon fire, explosion and the continuing oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn what you can do to protect your health, pets, and property after a storm.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/oilspill_hurricane.asp

Updated: CDC Responds - (July 30) 
CDC regularly updates this website with details about the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill response.

 http://emergency.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/cdcresponds.asp