- Feature #1 - Prevention Guidelines.
- Feature #2 - Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning After a Disaster.
- Feature #3 - How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned. CDC works with national, state, local, and other partners to raise awareness about CO poisoning and to monitor CO-related illness and death in the U.S.
What You Need to Know About CO Poisoning
The Basics |
Emergencies & |
Boating Safety |
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surveillance
Research
Modeling the Effects of Outdoor Gasoline Powered Generator Use on Indoor
Carbon Monoxide Exposures
Phase 1
Phase 2
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Clinical Guidance
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