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Printer Friendly    Text Version  Email Page Mercury - Spills, Vapors and Your Health Mercury is found in nature.  Many of us played with mercury as children, not realizing that it can cause serious health problems.  When it comes into contact with the air, mercury gives off a vapor that can be harmful. The Michigan Department of Community Health has important information for you on the health hazards of mercury and what you can do to protect youself and your family. Need to contact us? Call 1-800-648-6942. Mercury Spills Mercury spills can cause health problems and should never be ignored. Look here to find information that can help you make decisions about what to do when a mercury spill happens at your home, school, or business. Mercury Spills and Responders Health departments, fire departments and other agencies are often called to respond to a mercury spill. Check here to find useful response guidance and tools for responders. Mercury Spills in Schools and Businesses Check here to to find useful tools to help manage a mercury spill at a school or business. Mercury Vapor Video Click on the arrow in the black screen to view the mercury vapor video. More On Mercury Looking for more information?  Check here to find the Michigan Fish Consumption Advisory as well as other mercury links.

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