ATSDR’s ToxFAQs™ summarize important information about toxic chemicals and their health effects. 

Discover #ToxProfiles : bit.ly/3JNXxG0

HCPs: Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States after cigarette smoking.

ATSDR created the Radon Clinician Brief to provide more information about radon, its health effects, and managing patients who have been exposed. bit.ly/3tuFUWr

It’s safest to be inside during thunderstorms. If you’re caught outside:

✔Stay away from hills, water, and tall structures.
✔Crouch in a ball-like position. Don’t lie flat on the ground.
✔Never shelter under an isolated tree.

More: bit.ly/3I97tJv #SpringSafety

Remember to join us on April 11 @ 3PM ET for our next #EHNexus Webinar! National Park Service experts will provide resources to prevent illness or injuries while visiting the National Parks. Register: bit.ly/3UOxXqy

ATSDR published a new report about Camp Lejeune.

Read to learn how ATSDR has evaluated mortality risks from exposure to water contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Learn more: bit.ly/3x8nSLh

Folic acid is important for people of reproductive age because it can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine.

CDC’s Environmental Health Lab is collaborating with organizations to measure folate levels in the U.S. population. Learn more: bit.ly/42aZVxS #NPHW

#DYK that CDC's Division of Laboratory Sciences helps improve laboratory methods to diagnose and prevent disease?

More about this important work: bit.ly/2IZhidE #LabScience

This spring, make sure your home is secure from hazards during a #tornado :
✔ Place heavy items on lower shelves.
✔ Secure top-heavy furniture such as bookcases.
✔ Know how to shut off utilities if needed.

More tips: bit.ly/3e9BBCW #SpringSafety

#DYK your environment can affect your #MentalHealth ?

This National Public Health Week, take time to learn about the steps you can take to cope after natural disasters: bit.ly/3MdeDia

Join us on Thursday, April 11 @ 3PM ET for our next #EHNexus Webinar! National Park Service experts will discuss key tips to prevent illness or injuries while visiting the National Parks. Register: bit.ly/3UOxXqy

Join CDC in celebrating National Public Health Week. #NPHW

Protect yourself and your loved ones as #Spring weather approaches: emergency.cdc.gov

Do you know someone who was recently diagnosed with #ALS ?

Encourage them to join the National ALS Registry to help find the causes of this disease. We want to make sure everyone is counted.

Start the conversation today: bit.ly/3wbdkHD

Researchers: Curious to know how the CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) is used in #research ?

Use the new SVI Utilization and Implementation Tool (SUIT) to find publications related to disaster management, community health, and more. bit.ly/49fE6Ah

📣 Just in: A new report about Camp Lejeune is now available.

ATSDR has been evaluating mortality risks from exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune, NC.

Read the new report: bit.ly/3x8nSLh

To stay safe during a #tornado , prepare a plan and an emergency kit, stay aware of weather conditions during #thunderstorms , know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect your head.

Be Prepared: bit.ly/3e9BBCW

Stay safe while using household cleaning and disinfectant products.
✔️ Always read instructions.
✔️ Wear protective gear.
✔️ Don't mix chemicals.

Learn how to clean and disinfect your home safely and effectively: bit.ly/3lh0OyB.

After an earthquake, be ready for aftershocks, landslides, or even a tsunami if you live on a coast.

Review tips: bit.ly/2Z3Mro1 #TsunamiPreparednessWeek #PrepYourHealth

#DYK you can help stop the spread of germs by keeping up with healthy #cleaning habits? Regular cleaning with soap and water can help prevent you from getting sick.

Explore more about cleaning surfaces during #NationalCleaningWeek :
bit.ly/3JRtUE1

CDC offers customized quality assurance and standardization programs to help laboratories across the U.S. improve the quality and reliability of their measurement procedures.

Find out more: bit.ly/3oWtWOK #LabScience

Learn the signs of a potential #tsunami , such as an #earthquake , a loud roar from the ocean, or unusual ocean behavior.

Get more tips to #PrepYourHealth during #TsunamiPreparednessWeek : bit.ly/2Rryuvv