The Maine CDC works to detect and address exposures to lead hazards. Through strategic inspections and abatement, as well as public education campaigns and testing, the Maine CDC is leading efforts to permanently eliminate lead exposure to children in Maine.
The Office of Injury and Violence Prevention was recently created to coordinate and promote efforts to reduce violence. The office will strengthen work across the State to assess risk and bolster public health efforts. This includes the creation, coordination, and collaboration of injury and violence prevention work through:
Outdoor safety is important for health. Staying safe outside could be engaging in outdoor activities for work or play.
Outdoor play can have many benefits for children's healthy development, but spending time outside also comes with risks of illness and injury. Care providers can help keep children safe while they learn and stay active outside.
Use this page to find resources and information on indoor-related health issues.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) protects the lives of people in Maine from natural or man-made public health threats or emergencies. PHEP strengthens the ability of health agencies and partner organizations by facilitating key tasks needed in times of a public health emergency.
Fish are an important part of a healthy diet. However, some freshwater fish have PFAS, mercury, PCBs, and dioxins in them. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is responsible for recommending safe eating guidelines for fish based on the presence of chemicals (MSRA 22 §1696 I). Follow the guidelines below.
The Maine CDC determines prevention measures for foodborne diseases and works with partners.
The Maine CDC works to ensure safe drinking water in Maine, to protect public health, to administer and enforce drinking water and subsurface wastewater regulations, and to provide education and technical and financial assistance.
