Infographics

CDC has developed a series of 13 infographics that describe complex radiation-related concepts in plain language using illustrations to clarify and emphasize key points.  The infographics provide a simple, effective way to communicate complex emergency preparedness concepts and actions to protect yourself and family.

Infographic showing where to go in a radiation emergency. Get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned. Figure adapted from Ventura County Public Health, Ventura County California. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Infographic showing where to go in a radiation emergency. Get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned. Figure adapted from Ventura County Public Health, Ventura County California. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Where to Go in a Radiation Emergency

An infographic detailing where to go in a radiation emergency.

More information can be found at Get Inside and Stay Tuned to Learn How to Evacuate.

Arabic [1 MB] | Brazilian Portuguese [677 KB] | Chinese Simplified [1 MB]

Chinese Traditional [891 KB] | English [1.1 MB] | Farsi [1.25 MB]

French [680 KB] | Haitian Creole [775 KB] | Japanese [888 KB]

Korean [1 MB]Spanish [699 KB] | Tagalog [1 MB]

Where to Go in a Radiation Emergency

An infographic detailing where to go in a radiation emergency.

More information can be found at Get Inside and Stay Tuned to Learn How to Evacuate.

Arabic [1 MB] | Brazilian Portuguese [677 KB] | Chinese Simplified [1 MB]

Chinese Traditional [891 KB] | English [1.1 MB] | Farsi [1.25 MB]

French [680 KB] | Haitian Creole [775 KB] | Japanese [888 KB]

Korean [1 MB]Spanish [699 KB] | Tagalog [1 MB]

Infographic detailing possible transportation accidents involving radioactive material. It describes how radioactive material is transported, what the possible main dangers of transportation accidents involving radiation are, and what you can do to protect yourself. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Infographic detailing possible transportation accidents involving radioactive material. It describes how radioactive material is transported, what the possible main dangers of transportation accidents involving radiation are, and what you can do to protect yourself. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Transportation Accidents 

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An infographic detailing main dangers behind transportation accidents involving radioactive waste and how you can protect yourself in the event of an accident.

More information can be found at More Types: Transportation Accidents.

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Transportation Accidents 

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An infographic detailing main dangers behind transportation accidents involving radioactive waste and how you can protect yourself in the event of an accident.

More information can be found at More Types: Transportation Accidents.

Englishpdf icon [442 KB]

Infographic detailing possible radiation exposures at certain workplaces, possible health effects from those exposures, and how to protect yourself if you are exposed to radiation in the workplace. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Infographic detailing possible radiation exposures at certain workplaces, possible health effects from those exposures, and how to protect yourself if you are exposed to radiation in the workplace. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Workplace Radiation Incidents 

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An infographic detailing possible radiation exposures at certain workplaces, possible health effects from those exposures, and how to protect yourself if you are exposed to radiation in the workplace.

More information can be found at More Types: Workplace Radiation Incidents.

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Workplace Radiation Incidents 

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An infographic detailing possible radiation exposures at certain workplaces, possible health effects from those exposures, and how to protect yourself if you are exposed to radiation in the workplace.

More information can be found at More Types: Workplace Radiation Incidents.

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By Topic – Infographics

CDC has developed a series of 13 infographics that describe complex radiation-related concepts in plain language using illustrations to clarify and emphasize key points. The infographics provide a simple, effective way to communicate complex emergency preparedness concepts and actions to protect yourself and family.

Resource Library – Infographics
Title Source Media Audience
Title Source Media Audience
Radiation Emergencies: What to Expect at a Community Reception Center (CRC)
Radiation Emergencies: What to Expect at a Community Reception Center (CRC)

An infographic detailing services that you may receive at a CRC, but you may not need to receive all of these services. Each CRC may be a little different.

English [4 MB]

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Decontamination for Yourself and Others

Infographic focused on decontamination for yourself and others. It describes how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets if contaminated by radiation. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing how to decontaminate yourself or someone else.

More information can be found at How to Self-DecontaminateDecontamination-Helping Others, and Decontamination-Pets

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Radiation Contamination Versus Exposure
Infographic describing external contamination, internal contamination, and exposure. And the differences between all three. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing the differences between radioactive contamination and exposure.

More information can be found at Contamination Vs. Exposure.

Arabicpdf icon [695 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [2.24 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [2.29 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [2.33 MB] | Englishpdf icon [824 KB] | Farsipdf icon [706 KB]Frenchpdf icon [384 KB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [2.76 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [2.92 MB]Koreanpdf icon [2.24 MB] | Spanishpdf icon [20.7 MB]Tagalogpdf icon [2.24 MB]

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Radiation Emergencies and Pregnancy
An infographic called "radiation emergencies and pregnancy" looking at hte potential health effects a radiation emergency could have on a pregnant woman and her fetus.  This infographic also includes information on how a pregnant woman can protect herself in a radiation emergency. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing how a radiation emergency can affect the pregnant woman and developing child.

More information can be found at Health Information for Specific Groups: Pregnancy.

Arabicpdf icon[685 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon[1.97 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon[2.09 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon[2.13 MB] | Englishpdf icon[656 KB] | Farsipdf icon[689 KB]Frenchpdf icon[2.27 MB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon[2.55 MB] | Japanesepdf icon[2 MB]Koreanpdf icon[2.01 MB] | Spanishpdf icon[9.50 MB]Tagalogpdf icon[1.97 MB]

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How Potassium Iodide (KI) Works
Infographic looking at how potassium iodide works in the body.  Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing what potassium iodide (KI) is, how it works and when you should or should not take it.

More information can be found at Countermeasures: Potassium Iodide.

Arabicpdf icon [732 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [1.14 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [1.32 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [1.31 MB] | Englishpdf icon [464 KB] | Farsipdf icon [743 KB]Frenchpdf icon [334 KB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [1.58 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [1.52 MB]Koreanpdf icon [1.43 MB] | Spanishpdf icon [8.61 MB] |Tagalogpdf icon [1.14 MB]

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How Prussian Blue Works
Infographic showing how Prussian Blue works in helping with internal contamination.  Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing what Prussian blue is, how it works and when you should or should not take it.

More information can be found at Countermeasures: Prussian Blue.

Arabicpdf icon [642 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [1.06 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [1.16 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [1.20 MB] | Englishpdf icon [9.48 MB] | Farsipdf icon [640 KB]Frenchpdf icon [1.43 MB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [1.32 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [1.20 MB]Koreanpdf icon [258 KB] | Spanishpdf icon [7.45 MB]Tagalogpdf icon [1.07 MB]

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Where To Go In a Radiation Emergency
Infographic showing where to go in a radiation emergency. Get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned. Figure adapted from Ventura County Public Health, Ventura County California. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing where to go in a radiation emergency.

More information can be found at Get Inside and Stay Tuned to Learn How to Evacuate.

Arabic [1 MB] | Brazilian Portuguese [677 KB] | Chinese Simplified [1 MB]Chinese Traditional [891 KB] | English [1.1 MB] | Farsi [1.25 MB]French [680 KB] | Haitian Creole [775 KB] | Japanese [888 KB]Korean [1 MB]Spanish [699 KB] | Tagalog [1 MB]

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Radiological Exposure Device (RED)
Infographic describing what a radiological exposure device is, what its main dangers are, and how to protect yourself. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing what a radiological exposure device (RED) is, its main dangers and how you can protect yourself.

More information can be found at More Types: Radiological Exposure Device.

Arabicpdf icon [448 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [1.15 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [1.28 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [1.32 MB] | Englishpdf icon [378 KB] | Farsipdf icon [447 KB]Frenchpdf icon [1.24 MB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [1.33 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [1.19 MB]Koreanpdf icon [1.20 MB] | Spanish [8.10 MB]Tagalogpdf icon [1.15 MB]

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Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)
An infographic detailing what a dirty bomb is, what it can do, and what potential dangers there are. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing what a radiological dispersal device (RDD) or “dirty bomb” is and how you can protect yourself.

More information can be found at More Types: Radiological Dispersal Device.

Arabic pdf icon[448 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [911 KB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [998 KB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [1.01 MB] | Englishpdf icon [612 KB] | Farsipdf icon [1.88 MB]Frenchpdf icon [1.20 MB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [1.19 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [1.05 MB]Koreanpdf icon [934 KB] | Spanishpdf icon [7.26 MB]Tagalogpdf icon [910 KB]

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Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)
Infographic describing what an improvised nuclear device or I.N.D. is, what its main dangers are, and what you can do to protect yourself.  Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing what an improvised nuclear device (IND) is, main dangers and how you can protect yourself.

More information can be found at More Types: Improvised Nuclear Device and Other Nuclear Weapons.

Arabicpdf icon [367 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [1.10 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [1.06 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [1.10 MB] | Englishpdf icon [468 KB] | Farsipdf icon [365 KB]Frenchpdf icon [323 KB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [1.52 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [1.14 MB]Koreanpdf icon [1.14 MB] | Spanishpdf icon [7.75 MB]Tagalogpdf icon [976 KB]

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Nuclear Power Plant Incident
Infographic describing nuclear power plant accidents, what the main dangers can be, and how to protect yourself.  Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing the main dangers of a nuclear power plant incident and how you can protect yourself.

More information can be found at More Types: Nuclear Power Plant Incident.

Arabicpdf icon [469 KB] | Brazilian Portuguesepdf icon [1.10 MB] | Chinese Simplifiedpdf icon [1.24 MB]Chinese Traditionalpdf icon [1.23 MB] | Englishpdf icon [492 KB] | Farsipdf icon [449 KB]Frenchpdf icon [1.96 MB] | Haitian Creolepdf icon [1.51 MB] | Japanesepdf icon [1.33 MB]Koreanpdf icon [1.33 MB] | Spanishpdf icon [8.16 MB]Tagalogpdf icon [1.09 MB]

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Transportation Accidents 
Infographic detailing possible transportation accidents involving radioactive material. It describes how radioactive material is transported, what the possible main dangers of transportation accidents involving radiation are, and what you can do to protect yourself. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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An infographic detailing main dangers behind transportation accidents involving radioactive waste and how you can protect yourself in the event of an accident.

More information can be found at More Types: Transportation Accidents.

Englishpdf icon [442 KB]

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Workplace Radiation Incidents 
Infographic detailing possible radiation exposures at certain workplaces, possible health effects from those exposures, and how to protect yourself if you are exposed to radiation in the workplace. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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An infographic detailing possible radiation exposures at certain workplaces, possible health effects from those exposures, and how to protect yourself if you are exposed to radiation in the workplace.

More information can be found at More Types: Workplace Radiation Incidents.

pdf iconEnglish [358 KB]

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Nuclear Weapon
Infographic focused on better understanding what a nuclear weapon is, its main dangers, and what you can do to protect yourself. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An infographic detailing what a nuclear weapon is, how you could be affected if a nuclear weapon was used, and what you could do to protect yourself.

More information can be found at More Types: Improvised Nuclear Device and Nuclear Weapons.

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