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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Wein, Lawrence M. ; Liu, Yifan ; Leighton, Terrance J.
Wein, Lawrence M. ; Liu, Yifan ; Leighton, Terrance J. Less -
Description:
We developed a mathematical model to compare 2 indoor remediation strategies in the aftermath of an outdoor release of 1.5 kg of anthrax spores in lower Manhattan. The 2 strategies are the fumigation approach used after the 2001 postal anthrax attack and a HEPA/vaccine plan, which relies on HEPA vacuuming, HEPA air cleaners, and vaccination of reoccupants. The HEPA/vaccine approach leads to few anthrax cases among reoccupants if applied to all but the most heavily contaminated buildings, and recovery is much faster than under the decades-long fumigation plan. Only modest environmental sampling is needed. A surge capacity of 10,000 to 20,000 Hazmat workers is required to perform remediation within 6 to 12 months and to avoid permanent mass relocation. Because of the possibility of a campaign of terrorist attacks, serious consideration should be given to allowing or encouraging voluntary self-service cleaning of lightly contaminated rooms by age-appropriate, vaccinated, partially protected (through masks or hoods) reoccupants or owners.
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Air Pollution, Indoor
Anthrax
Anthrax Vaccines
Bacillus Anthracis
Bioterrorism
Disaster Planning
Humans
Micropore Filters
Models, Biological
Spores, Bacterial
Vaccination
Ventilation

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 11(1):69-76.
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
New York City, NY
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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