At a glance
Use the following resources to help prevent and respond to harmful algal bloom-associated illnesses.
Use the following resources to help prevent and respond to harmful algal bloom-associated illnesses.
Resources
Outbreak investigations
- Investigating Harmful Algal Blooms section (page 30) in the Waterborne Disease Outbreak Investigation Toolkit | CDC
Communications
- Communication Resources | CDC
- Social Media Toolkit | CDC
- CDC Publications on Demand: Order free printed copies of select materials by choosing "Harmful Algal Blooms" on the dropdown menu next to "Program."
- CDC's Public Health Image Library: Download and use high-quality images of harmful algae and cyanobacteria.
Data and reporting
- Data: The One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS) | CDC
- Participate in OHHABS | CDC
- OHHABS reporting infographic | CDC
- Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring System | NCCOS
General resources
- Detecting and Preventing Exposure to Harmful Algal Blooms in Recreational Waters: A Quick Guide for Health Departments and Operators | NACCHO
- Issue Brief: Harmful algal blooms threaten our health, environment, and economy | CDC
- Outreach and Other HAB Resources | U.S. EPA
- Toxic Cyanobacteria in Water | WHO
- HARRNESS 2024–2034: Harmful Algal Research and Response. A National Environmental Science Strategy | U.S. National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms, WHOI
- Harmful Algal Blooms Resources | WHOI
Clinical resources
- Clinical Overview of Harmful Algal Bloom-Associated Illnesses | CDC
- For Veterinarians: Harmful Algal Bloom-Associated Illnesses | CDC
- Cyanobacterial Blooms and Associated Illnesses: A Clinician Training Module for Physicians and Healthcare Providers | ASTHO