This page contains the full list of articles and documents from the Disabled World Warnings - Alerts & Advisories category. Though some documents may have since been updated, or revised, they are still listed by their original publish date, with the most recent documents first.
| Natural Disasters Warnings: Alerts for Seniors & Disabled |
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| 2018-05-24 : Interior Car Temperature Can Become Life-threatening for Children in an Hour : An average of 37 children in the US die each year due to complications of hyperthermia after being trapped in overheated, parked cars. |
| 2018-01-25 : FDA, FTC Warn Companies for Selling Illegal, Unapproved Opioid Cessation Products Using Deceptive Claims : FDA and FTC take action against companies illegally marketing unapproved products with claims to help with opioid addiction and withdrawal. |
| 2017-06-24 : Yemen Cholera Outbreak Is The World's Worst : Statement from UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and WHO Director-General Margaret Chan on the cholera outbreak in Yemen as suspected cases exceed 200,000. |
| 2017-06-06 : Some Hip Implants May be Toxic to the Brain : Recent research reveals brain injury from highly toxic metal cobalt alloy leeched from failing artificial joints causing brain toxicity can be detected and measured. |
| 2017-05-10 : Thermal Paper Cash Register Receipts Account for High BPA Levels in Humans : University of Missouri research reveals BPA from thermal paper used in cash register receipts accounts for high levels of BPA in humans. |
| 2016-11-05 : First Candida Auris Cases Reported in United States : U.S. CDC reports cases of Candida auris (C. auris), a serious and sometimes fatal fungal infection that is emerging globally, have been identified in the United States. |
| 2016-10-25 : Important Safety Tips and Guidelines for Halloween : Guidelines from FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a safe and happy Halloween. |
| 2016-10-06 : FDA Warning: Use of Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels : FDA warns homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose risk to infants and children and recommends consumers stop using these products. |
| 2016-10-03 : Food Labelled Gluten Free May Still Contain Gluten : Study finds some foods labelled gluten-free do not comply with Australian standard that requires GF-labelled foods to contain no detectable gluten. |
| 2016-09-20 : Mercury Poisoning From Skin and Beauty Products : FDA warning to avoid skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, and lotion products that contain mercury. |
| 2016-08-17 : Yellow Fever Outbreak on Brink of Going Global : Save the Children warns Yellow Fever epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola could spread to the Americas, Asia and Europe. |
| 2016-08-01 : Zika Spread in Miami Area - CDC Travel Guidance : U.S. CDC issues new travel guidance related to Miami neighborhood with active Zika spread. |
| 2016-07-01 : Firework Safety - Physicians Remind People of Home Fireworks Dangers : To help prevent firework injuries PAO, PACEP, PAMED and the Academy debunk myths about consumer fireworks risks. |
| 2016-06-02 : Exploding E-Cigarette Causing Serious Mouth Injuries : Severe oral and abdominal burns, oral lacerations, and lost and fractured teeth sustained when E-cigarette exploded. |
| 2016-05-28 : Public Health Notice Regarding Zika Virus, 2016 Paralympics and Olympic Games : Public health advice from WHO regarding the RIO 2016 Paralympic Games, Olympics and Zika virus threat. |
| 2016-04-28 : Acne Drug Isotretinoin (Accutane) Use During Pregnancy : Isotretinoin (Accutane), used to treat severe acne, can severely harm a fetus, causing craniofacial, cardiac and central nervous system defects, and high likelihood of miscarriage or medical termination. |
| 2016-03-21 : Evenflo Mattress Pad Responsible for Suffocation of Child : Jury determines defective Evenflo mattress pad responsible for suffocation of infant. |
| 2016-03-17 : Glyphosate: Claims against Monsanto for 'Farmer's Cancer' : Studies of occupational exposure to Glyphosate report increased risks for non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Hairy Cell Leukemia, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. |
| 2016-03-07 : Macular Degeneration - Urgent Supplement Warning : Commonly prescribed AMD vitamin supplement containing zinc ingredient might actually be harmful in some cases. |
| 2016-03-06 : Health Insurance Agency Fake Phone Calls Scam : Robocaller scammers from the Health Insurance Marketplace are threatening fines to obtain sensitive personal information. |
| 2015-11-04 : Experts Predict Super Cold with Snow for Much of U.S. - Prepare for the Worst : Forecasters predict that ice and snow in winter 2015-16 will hit hard across much of the United States. |
| 2014-12-17 : Prescription Drugs, Bath Salts, Fake Pot, Laundry Pods All Common Poisons : Poisonings from bath salts, synthetic marijuana, rx drugs and laundry detergent pods are emerging threats to public health in the U.S.. |
| 2014-12-12 : Exposure to Metal Cadmium May Accelerate Cellular Aging : Study looks at metal cadmium and finds higher human exposure can lead to significantly shorter telomeres associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other aging diseases. |
| 2013-11-18 : Polio Outbreak in Syria a Threat to Europe : Recent tests confirmed polio in children in Deir al-Zour Province Syria and officials are concerned the outbreak may spread in Europe. |
| 2013-06-16 : Colorado Wildfires and People with Disabilities : The Black Forest area of Colorado is located north of Colorado Springs and currently enduring a dangerous wildfire. |
| 2013-06-12 : Extreme Heat and Health Problems : Information regarding possible health problems during periods of excessively hot days and heat waves. |
| 2012-10-29 : Preparing for Hurricane Sandy: Home Medical Equipment and Service Providers : Providers of medical equipment and services are working alongside first responders to ensure safety of seniors and people with disabilities. |
| 2012-08-30 : Tropical Storm Isaac - Public's Help Needed Say's American Red Cross : American Red Cross needs help with donations for people recovering from Isaac a tropical storm in the U.S. gulf. |
| 2011-08-27 : Hurricane Irene Hits East Coast - Red Cross Begins Large Relief Operation : Information including wind and rainfall warning update regarding Hurricane Irene for the US and Canada. |
| 2011-06-05 : Deadly E. coli Strain - New Clues Found in Tracing the Origin : BGI and collaborators announce new clues found in tracing the origin of the deadly E.Coli strain. |
| 2011-05-22 : Do Not Feed SimplyThick to Premature Infants : FDA is warning not to feed SimplyThick a thickening agent for management of swallowing disorders to infants born before 37 weeks. |
| 2011-05-05 : Possible Measles Exposures in Bucks and Lancaster Counties : Suspected cases of measles in Bucks County with a possible link to Lancaster County Pennsylvania. |
| 2011-04-28 : Tornadoes and Severe Weather in Southern States - World Vision : Much of the country has been or runs the risk of being severely impacted by weather this year. |
| 2011-03-30 : Radioactivity from Japan Detected in Seattle : The presence of cesium isotopes in ratios that indicate the radioactivity was a result of fission in a nuclear reactor. |
| 2011-03-18 : Statement Regarding Fears of Radiation Exposure to North America : Fears of radiation exposure to the population in North America from the potential plume of radioactivity crossing the Pacific Ocean. |
| 2011-03-11 : Japan Earthquake - Safety Tips for Travelers : Safety tips warnings and advice following the massive earthquake in Japan measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale. |
| 2010-12-26 : Urgent Call for Blood Donors as Winter Storm Strikes : New York Blood Center calls upon the community to donate blood and platelets as the tri-state area braces for a huge predicted winter snowstorm. |
| 2010-10-24 : Relocation and Evacuation Plans for Tropical Storm Richard - Belize Tourism Board : Belize Tourism Board Announces Relocation and Evacuation Plans for Tropical Storm Richard. |
| 2010-10-23 : Concern Worldwide Responds to Haiti Cholera Outbreak : Confirmed outbreak of cholera in Artibonite region of Haiti with 142 deaths reported and an estimated 1,000 people infected. |
| 2010-09-06 : Tropical Storm Hermine Hurricane Watch for Texas and Mexico : A hurricane watch for Tropical Storm Hermine has been issued for the coasts of Texas and Mexico. |
| 2010-09-05 : Christchurch Earthquake Update - New Zealand : Information on the Christchurch earthquake and aftershocks disaster in New Zealand. |
| 2010-09-05 : Hurricane Earl Nova Scotia : Information on where Hurricane Earl will track next after making landfall at Nova Scotia, Canada. |
| 2010-09-05 : Red Cross Provides Comfort and Shelter as Hurricane Earl Moves Up Atlantic Coast : Red Cross Provides Comfort and Shelter from the Storm as Hurricane Earl Moves Up the Atlantic Coast. |