Bioterrorism Watch Archives – September 1, 2006
September 1, 2006
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Pandemic planning breaks down at the community level
Epidemiologists looking at state plans for pandemic influenza are finding much variation but one disturbing commonality: the lack of clear consensus about implementing infection control measures in the community. -
Maine plan considers quarantine options
The section on community-based containment measures in Maine's pandemic flu plan includes the following information on possible strategies that may be employed by the state: -
Two birds with one shot: Flu vaccination terror drill
In the event of a natural or intentional infectious disease outbreak, rapidly delivering any available vaccine or prophylaxis to health care workers could be critical to a hospital's chances of keeping its doors open to treat incoming infectious patients. -
Hoax busters: New rapid bioterror tests
Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) are developing a quick, cost-effective way to screen for and identify bioterror agents and other substances used in hoax incidents.