Aug 28, 2024 · Informs outdoor workers about venomous snakes and what to do if they are bitten.

Apr 23, 2025 · Guatemala and Belize have 18 species of venomous snakes (e.g., coral snakes, various pit vipers, and the neotropical rattlesnake), with some bites posing a risk for serious injury, including …

Sep 10, 2025 · West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the contiguous United States. Each year, more than 1,300 people develop severe illness that affects the central nervous …

Dec 4, 2024 · What it is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The virus can …

Apr 8, 2024 · Learn how to detect rodents in your home and the diseases that rodents can spread to people.

Jan 15, 2025 · Annual Report 2024 At a glance At the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we know that it can take just one person on one plane to turn a local outbreak into a global …

Apr 23, 2025 · Learn how to counsel and treat international travelers on bites, scratches, and other hazards.

Jul 9, 2024 · Rat-bite fever (RBF) is an infectious disease people can get from contact with rodents. Anyone can get RBF, but having pet rodents or working with rodents may increase your risk. If you …

Drugs may contain deadly levels of fentanyl, and you wouldn’t be able to see it, taste it, or smell it. It is nearly impossible to tell if drugs have been laced with fentanyl unless you test your drugs with …

Apr 23, 2025 · Snakes are often found in vegetation along the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes. Counsel travelers to use a flashlight when walking outdoors at night and to not reach blindly into …