Are there specific concerns a traveler should have after a natural disaster or another environmentally hazardous event?
A. There can be health risks for travelers in areas where a natural or man-made disaster has occurred, including risks from injuries and disease. The CDC Health Information for International Travel 2008 chapter on Natural Disasters and Environmental Hazards provides information about possible health risks in such settings (e.g., flooding, hurricanes, air pollution) and what you can do to decrease those risks.
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