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FAQ answers common questions about anthrax

An effort to consolidate the mass of information on anthrax as a weapon

Web-based training tool on occupational safety and health and anthrax

Info for the General Public and Professionals

Information about testing for exposure to anthrax

Explains the causes and types of anthrax, as well as symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

The benefits and risks of anthrax vaccine

Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Dec, 2000

The status of anthrax in each country worldwide

Frequent updates about anthrax threats and bioterrorism in the USA

Resources related to laboratory bioterrorism preparedness

Health effects, diagnosis, treatment, safety prevention

Informaiton on biological agents, bioterrorism resources, avian and pandemic influenza, chemical preparedness

Category A Diseases/Agents, Category B Diseases/Agents, Category C Diseases/Agents

Press releases and news stories

FDA information on on drug therapy and vaccines

Recommended protocol from the US Centers for Disease Control

Source for bioterrorism information

General recommendations for any suspected bioterrorism event

Template and materials for healthcare facilities

Emerging infections and potential bioterrorist agents - tutorial for public health providers

In-depth information and resources

Chemical hazard information on abrin, cyanide, mustard, ricin, sarin, vx, etc.

Chemical and biological (CB) agents pose a threat to U.S. and allied military forces

Allows you to find out if an address could be affected by a chemical accident

Be prepared for chemical emergencies - advice for homeowners

Basic information on chemical emergencies and preparation

National Response Center hotline for obtaining technical assistance for chemical/biological incident

EPA guidance documents and fact sheets

Possible biological weapons, considered in an epidemiologic and public health context

CDC permit requirements

Covers all aspects of chemical and biological weapons and their control

Quick bites of useful information

Including Letters and Packages Containing Unknown Powdery Substances

Learn the characteristics of these substances and their effects

The use of ICS/UC to address discharges or releases

Online training address laboratory security issues - unauthorized entry, removal of agents, etc.

National guidelines for assessing and managing biological threats in mail facilities

Medical aspects of biological, chemical and nuclear warfare and radiation safety

Part II - Biological

Part III - Chemical

Requires the registration of potentially dangerous biological agents in the state

Bio-agents threat and how the Soviet Union amassed an arsenal of bio-weapons

Preventing and mitigating the effects of airborne biological or chemical agents in built structures.

Decontamination criteria that must be met in order to allow reoccupation of a facility.

For each state, provides the name of that state's bioterrorism coordinator and contact information

How BDS is being used by the US Postal Services

Fact sheet for workers

Fact sheet for workers

Responding to the deliberate use of biological agents and chemicals as weapons