Table 1.
Most common symptoms potentially related to the January 9, 2014, Elk River chemical spill reported by people visiting an emergency department and by people who called the West Virginia Poison Center about exposure to contaminated water, January 9-23, 2014
| Symptoma | Emergency Department Visits (n = 369), No. (%) | Poison Center Records (n = 2000), No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 140 (38) | 401 (20) |
| Rash | 105 (28) | 303 (15) |
| Vomiting | 104 (28) | 243 (12) |
| Abdominal pain | 90 (24) | 100 (5) |
| Diarrhea | 90 (24) | 249 (12) |
| Headache | 81 (22) | 344 (17) |
| Itching | 73 (20) | 98 (5) |
| Sore throatb | 55 (15) | 93 (5) |
| Eye painc | 54 (15) | 222 (11) |
| Cough | 47 (13) | 57 (3) |
aPatients could report multiple health effects.
bSore throat includes throat irritation and pain.
cEye pain includes eye irritation and pain.