UPDATED: Emergency Wound Management for Healthcare Professionals
These principles can assist with wound management and aid in the prevention of amputations. In the wake of a flood disaster resources are limited. Following these basic wound management steps can help prevent further medical problems.

NEW: Public Health Issues and Priorities for the Haiti Earthquake
Based on previous experience with disasters in Haiti and earthquakes in other countries, CDC has a general understanding of what the public health needs will be in Haiti following the January 12th earthquake. The following projections and recommendations take into account Haiti's socio-economic and demographic situation, and the health of its people prior to the earthquake.

NEW: Guidance for Relief Workers and Others Traveling to Haiti for Earthquake Response
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. Conditions in the area remain hazardous, including extensive damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.

NEW: Travel Health Warning to Haiti
At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Haiti.

NEW: Guidance for U.S. Residents in Haiti
The US Department of State has issued guidance to US residents in Haiti.

UPDATED: Health Recommendations for Relief Workers Responding to Disasters
This notice provides advice specific to the needs of relief workers responding to disasters internationally or domestically.

UPDATED: After an Earthquake: Management of Crush Injuries & Crush Syndrome
Crush injury and crush syndrome may result from structural collapse during an earthquake. Crush injury is defined as compression of extremities or other parts of the body that causes muscle swelling and/or neurological disturbances in the affected areas of the body.