Sylvie M. your son should register here even if he isnt currently having any medical problems. This will help to preserve his rights in the event that he does develop a condition that is world trade center related in the future.
http://www.cdc.gov/wtc/index.html
He should also register here to add his name and information to the data that is used to determine what illnesses are covered.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html...registry.shtml
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Originally Posted by SylvieM
Apparently there are now more deaths among first responders from toxicity than occurred in the initial disaster. As noted, there are high rates of a variety of serious neurological disorders as well as cancer and respiratory illnesses. There was a serious attempt to cut federal funding for medical expenses, but a new bill passed in December. Estimated cost is $3.5 billion for 10 years.
I worry about residents: NYC had a rent subsidy program in place soon after 9/11....my young son felt so lucky to be able to move there...his first apartment. I really didn't think about the repercussions at the time.....he was a block away during the whole cleanup.
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