Other Bioterrorism Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This Web site provides information about biological agents, press releases, training, contacts, and other important information dealing with the public health aspects of bioterrorism preparedness and response.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Preparedness Site
Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency. However, as you will see throughout the pages of Ready.gov, there are important differences among potential terrorist threats that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. With a little planning and common sense, you can be better prepared for the unexpected.
UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters: "Bioterrorism, Are You Prepared?"
This slide presentation was designed specifically for internists, family physicians, pediatricians, emergency physicians, and other clinical practitioners who are most likely to encounter symptomatic patients for evaluation and treatment in a bioterrorism incident. Clinical case examples are incorporated throughout the slide show to illustrate how persons who have been exposed to Category A biological agents might initially present at a clinic, doctor's office, or hospital emergency room.
Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies
This site posts past events, upcoming events, and speeches and lectures relating to biodefense. It provides book reviews, reading lists and links to additional sites.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This site provides information about disaster & emergency preparedness involving biological, chemical and radiological weapons and general bioterrorism preparedness and response.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control
This site contains the CDC readiness plan and the "Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities" for download, bioterrorism agent identification sheets, and related articles.
American Red Cross
This site offers materials for dealing with disasters, including those caused by terrorism.
Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota
The Center's mission is to promote policies related to infectious diseases that reflect the most current biomedical knowledge and promote a deeper understanding of the prevention, control, and treatment of infectious diseases among both professionals and the public. The site follows bioterrorism, and food safety and irradiation issues.
USAMRIID's Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook (Blue Book)
The 4th edition of the "Blue Book" from the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases is available online. Provides in depth information on biological weapon agent characteristics, therapeutics, diagnostics and much more. Also provides a Palm OS version for download.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Indoor Environment Department
Offers current advice for dealing with a small or medium-sized biological or chemical release within a building (such as those that would be expected from a terrorist attack).
Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
Features a page entitled "Countering bioterrorism and other threats to the food supply" which contains relevant links to U.S. Federal, State and Local Government programs as well as international government links.
