Information on selected public health emergency topics of recent public interest.
- NEW: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O145 Infections
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states to investigate a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroup O145 (STEC O145) infections. A total of 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O145 infection have been identified in 6 states. - Central U.S. Tornadoes
A storm system that produced a number of tornadoes in the Midwest was blamed for at least seven deaths in two states. Learn how to be prepared. - 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak
An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera had not been documented in Haiti for decades so cholera outbreaks were considered unlikely in Haiti immediately following the earthquake in January, 2010. - Hurricane Earl (September 2010)
Hurricane Earl, the second largest hurricane of 2010 is projected to impact residents along the East Coast of the United States. Be proactive and learn how to take the necessary steps to protect your health and safety before, during, and after the storm. - Salmonella and Eggs (August 2010)
Millions of eggs have been recalled due to thousands of people becoming sick from Salmonella Enteritidis. CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate a nationwide increase of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Learn more about Salmonella Enteritidis and the nationwide outbreak. - Southeastern U.S. Tornadoes (April 26, 2010)
Violent storms and tornadoes ripped through parts of the southeastern United States over the weekend. Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. - Iceland Volcano Erupts (April 15, 2010)
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts in Iceland creating floods in the area and producing high levels of volcanic ash prompting health concerns. - Earthquake in Haiti (January 12)
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 12. Learn more about the earthquake, and learn what you can do to stay safe during and after an earthquake. - Severe Winter Weather (December 2009)
A severe snow storm strikes the Northeast United States. Learn how to stay safe in severe cold. - Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with Contact with Water Frogs
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Typhimurium infections due to contact with water frogs including African Dwarf Frogs... - Tsunami in American Samoa (September 30, 2009)
Magnitude-8.0 quake strikes near Samoan Islands and generated three separate tsunami waves which hit Samoa, neighboring American Samoa and Tonga. - Multistate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Beef from JBS Beef Company (July 2009)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. - Multistate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Cookie Dough (June 2009)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. - Southern Santa Barbara Wildfires (May 2009)
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District have reissued an Air Quality Warning for Southern Santa Barbara. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke. - New Strain of Swine Flu in Two Children in California (April 2009)
Neither child had contact with pigs; the source of the infection is unknown. The lack of known exposure to pigs in the two cases increases the possibility that human-to-human transmission of this new influenza virus has occurred. - Oklahoma and Texas Wildfires (April 2009)
Wildfires in Oklahoma and north Texas have burned more than 100,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke. - Earthquake in Central Italy (April 6)
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck central Italy on April 6. Learn what you can do to stay safe during and after an earthquake. - Floods in North Dakota (March 2009)
The Red River and several others are in flood stage and expected to crest at record-breaking levels the last weekend in March. Learn what you can do to protect your personal health and safety. - Mt. Redoubt Volcano Erupts (March 22, 2009)
Mount Redoubt volcano in Alaska erupts. The height of the eruption cloud is estimated to be 50,000 ft above sea level. - Mount Redoubt Volcano near Anchorage, Alaska (January 2009)
The level of seismic activity at Mount Redoubt Volcano, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has increased and an eruption is possible within days to weeks. Learn how to stay safe during and after a volcano eruption. - Search for Peanut Butter Product Recalls Related to Salmonella Outbreak (January 2009)
To make it easier for consumers to determine if any peanut butter products they have at home are subject to recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created an expanded, searchable database that will be updated as new information becomes available. - Salmonella (September 2008 - January 2009)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multistate outbreak of human infections due to Salmonella serotype Typhimurium. - Severe Winter Weather (December 2008)
An ice storm knocked out power across the Northeast United States. Learn how to stay safe in severe cold when the power goes out. - Wildfires (November 2008)
Wildfires in California have destroyed hundreds of homes. Learn how to stay safe when wildfires are a threat.