Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Recommendations and Reports, April 21, 2000 / Vol. 49 / No. RR-4

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• Alternative Title:
  Biological and Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response : Recommendations of the CDC Strategic Planning Workgroup
• Journal Article:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR): Recommendations and Reports
• Personal Author:
  Khan, Ali S. ; Levitt, Alexandra M. ; Sage, Michael J.
• Corporate Authors:
  CDC Strategic Planning Workgroup ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Description:
  "The U.S. national civilian vulnerability to the deliberate use of biological and chemical agents has been highlighted by recognition of substantial biological weapons development programs and arsenals in foreign countries, attempts to acquire or possess biological agents by militants, and high-profile terrorist attacks. Evaluation of this vulnerability has focused on the role public health will have detecting and managing the probable covert biological terrorist incident with the realization that the U.S. local, state, and federal infrastructure is already strained as a result of other important public health problems. In partnership with representatives for local and state health departments, other federal agencies, and medical and public health professional associations, CDC has developed a strategic plan to address the deliberate dissemination of biological or chemical agents. The plan contains recommendations to reduce U.S. vulnerability to biological and chemical terrorism--preparedness planning, detection and surveillance, laboratory analysis, emergency response, and communication systems. Training and research are integral components for achieving these recommendations. Success of the plan hinges on strengthening the relationships between medical and public health professionals and on building new partnerships with emergency management, the military, and law enforcement professionals."
• Subjects:
  Biological Warfare / Prevention & Control Bioterrorism Chemical Terrorism Chemical Warfare Disaster Planning Violence
• Source:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR): Recommendations and Reports, 2000; v. 49, no. 4
• Series:
  Recommendations and Reports: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• ISSN:
  1057-5987 (print) ; 1545-8601 (digital)
• Document Type:
  Journal Issue
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Pages in Document:
  26 pdf pages
• Volume:
  49
• Issue:
  4
• Collection(s):
  Guidelines and Recommendations Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/6881/cdc_6881_DS1.pdf
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