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Many of these sites have links to other sites that may be useful.

American College of Physicians
http://www.acponline.org/

Association for Infection Control Practitioners
http://www.apic.org/bioterror

Biological Warfare Agents
http://www.emedicine.com/ (search, CBRNE)

Center For the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections
http://bioterrorism.slu.edu/index.html
St. Louis University School of Public Health, Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections. Provides public health and healthcare facilities with the tools needed for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of intentional or naturally occurring outbreaks. Devotes its research to deterring terrorism on a global scale by identifying biological agents and assessing the needs of healthcare workers.

Centers for Disease Control -Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov

Congressional Testimony, Ctr. For Strategic and International Studies - "The Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Disease"
http://www.csis.org/hill/ts010905cilluffo.htm

Medical Society of the State of New York
http://www.mssny.org

National Association of County and City Health Officials -Research & Evaluation - Bioterrorism and Emergency Response Program
http://www.naccho.org/project90.cfm

National Library of Medicine - Medline Plus - Biological and Chemical Weapons
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biologicalandchemicalweapons.html
Search for "biological weapons"

New York State Department of Health - Bioterrorism Readiness
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/bt/bt.htm

New York State Deptartment of Health
State Police Bio-Terror Prevention Protocols
http://nysegov.com/news/anthraxinfo.htm

Nova: Bioterror
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bioterror

Public Health Foundation
http://www.phf.org

Anthrax and Other Infectious Diseases

American Forces Information Service: Straight Talk on Anthrax from Top Doc
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Feb1999/n02251999_9902252.html

Center for Biosecurity of the Univ. of Pitt. Medical Center
www.upmc-biosecurity.org

Center for Disease Control
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/Agent/Anthrax/Anthrax.asp

Center for Disease Control Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/anthrax_g.htm

Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/cipro

Infectious Disease Society of America
http://www.idsociety.org JAMA's (Journal of the Amer. Medical Assn. )

John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
http://www.jhsph.edu

Lingering Airbourne Hazards
http://www.sis.nlm.nih.gov/Tox/Airborne918.html

National Library of Medicine - Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html

U.S. Dept. of Defense - Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program
http://www.anthrax.osd.mil

U.S. Postal Service Related Information
http://www.usps.gov/news/2001/press/pr01_1010tips.htm

Government Agencies

EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
http://www.epa.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http:// www.fema.gov

Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov

National Library of Medicine - Specialized Information Services Division
http://www.sis.nlm.nih.gov

OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) - Anthrax, mail handling, air monitoring, etc.
http://www.osha.gov

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov

Prepared by Tracy A. Kulick, M.S., M.L.S. Coordinator, WNYLRC Hospital Library Services Program