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The CDC's Interim Recommendations For The Selection And Use Of Protective Clothing And
Respirators Against Biological Agents
The approach to any potentially hazardous atmosphere, including biological hazards, must be made
with a plan that includes an assessment of hazard and exposure potential, respiratory protection needs, entry conditions, exit
routes, and decontamination strategies. Any plan involving a biological hazard should be based on relevant infectious disease or
biological safety recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other expert bodies including
emergency first responders, law enforcement, and public health officials. The need for decontamination and for treatment of all
first responders with antibiotics or other medications should be decided in consultation with local public health authorities. Get
the full CDC recommendations in today's issue. more
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MMWR Update: Investigation Of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax And Interim Guidelines For Exposure
Management And Antimicrobial Therapy, October 2001
Since 03 October 2001, CDC and state and local public health authorities have been investigating
cases of bioterrorism-related anthrax. This report updates previous findings, provides new information on case investigations in
two additional areas, presents the susceptibility patterns of Bacillus anthracis isolates, and provides interim recommendations for
managing potential threats and exposures and for treating anthrax. more
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Information For Patients: FAQs About Smallpox
Fielding questions about smallpox vaccination? Try handing out this FAQ about smallpox to your
patients. It should calm fears and educate easily and effectively. more
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JAMA Reprint: Consensus Statement - Smallpox As A Biological Weapon Medical And Public
This consensus statement makes specific recommendations regarding smallpox vaccination, therapy,
postexposure isolation and infection control, hospital epidemiology and infection control, home care, decontamination of the
environment, and additional research needs. In the event of an actual release of smallpox and subsequent epidemic, early
detection, isolation of infected individuals, surveillance of contacts, and a focused selective vaccination program will be the
essential items of an effective control program. more
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New Study Examines Aspirin's Effect On Blood Viscosity
To gain new insights into the amount of aspirin needed to potentially prevent heart attacks and stroke,
researchers at Northwestern University Medical School recently began an investigational study examining how various levels of
aspirin affect the thickness of blood. more
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