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Emergency Wound Care After A Natural Disaster

Author(s):Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
Organization(s):Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC), Asian American Justice Center
Year: 2005
Available at:www.napalc.org/en/cms/?754   (report broken link)
Description:

The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high. This translated resource provides tips on how to treat small wounds to prevent infection and defines injuries for which immediate medical attention should be sought.

Language(s):English; Vietnamese
Translation(s):English; Vietnamese
Communities:General; Vietnamese
Subtopic:
Phase 6 - Response
Phase 7 - Recovery
Natural Disasters
Target Audience:Individual/Family
Resource Type:
Brochure/Handout