Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas. It is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned and it can cause sudden illness and death. CDC works with national, state, local, and other partners to raise awareness about CO poisoning and to monitor CO-related illness and death surveillance data in the U.S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions about CO

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Preventing CO Poisoning

You CAN prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

CO can't be seen, smelled, or heard, but can be stopped.
Factsheets

Carbon monoxide factsheets, available in 9 languages

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Boating and CO

Gasoline-powered engines on boats, including onboard generators, produce carbon monoxide.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surveillance
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Modeling the Effects of Outdoor Gasoline Powered Generator Use on Indoor Carbon Monoxide Exposures

 

Clinical Guidance

Page last reviewed: December 17, 2020
Content source: National Center for Environmental Health