Mercury exposure in a residential community - Florida, 1994

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 16, 1995

The residential exposure described in this report was unprecedented in terms of the amount of mercury involved and the extent of contamination. The rapid and coordinated response to this incident minimized the risk for and assured the health of the exposed residents.

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