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		Biological Weapons and Warfare FAQ: Biological Agents and Chemicals as Weapons - answers to common questions on biological warfare, from the World Health Organization Federation of American Scientists Chemical & Biological Arms Control - concentrates on efforts to prevent the development and use of biological weapons (BW) and the further proliferation of BW programs Anthrax as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management - article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, May 1999. Anthrax as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management - article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, May 1999 Biological, Chemical Weapons: Arm Yourself With Information - overview of biological agents such as anthrax, smallpox, plague, botulism, tularemia, and ricin; also a summary of common chemical weapons. From MayoClinic.com. CDC: Public Health Preparedness and Response - includes updates on anthrax and other agents that could be used as bioterror tools. Also: an overview of anthrax, its symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis. Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Project - examines issues associated with chemical and biological weapons. Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Project - examines issues associated with chemical and biological weapons Frontline: Plague War - report on the threat of biological weapons. NOVA: Bioterror - companion site to PBS show, examines the risks of bioterrorism and possible defenses. Q&A: The Threat From Bio-Terrorism - from the BBC, September 2001. What to Do About Bioterrorism - Q & A based on advice from medical experts and public officals. From the Washington Post, October 9, 2001. Anthrax Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) - presents the history and pathology of the anthrax bacteria. From the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Anthrax as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management - article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, May 1999. Anthrax Letters: Daschle, Brokaw, and NY Post - copies of the letters dated September 11, 2001. From The Smoking Gun. Anthrax: Accursed Fire and Biological Weapon - read the first chapter of the book by Jeanne Guillemin that provides a brief history of anthrax and its potential as a biological weapon. From the University of California Press. CDC: Public Health Preparedness and Response - includes updates on anthrax and other agents that could be used as bioterror tools. Also: an overview of anthrax, its symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis. Guidelines for the Surveillance and Control of Anthrax in Humans and Animals - from the World Health Organization. World Anthrax Data Site - country-by-country breakdown of anthrax occurence and outbreaks worldwide. Yahoo! Health: Anthrax - overview of the disease including definitions, alternative names, and related resources. Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program - provides background information on anthrax bacteria, the vaccine, and the threat of its use in biological warfare. From the Department of Defense. BioPort - private corporation that is the sole U.S. maker of anthrax vaccine. Site includes the product insert that gives and overview of vaccine pharmacology and usage. Indepth Backgrounder: Anthrax - from the CBC. Anthrax Infections - overview of the bacteria, infection, and possible treatments. From ClearlyExplained.com BioPort - private corporation that is the sole U.S. maker of anthrax vaccine. Site includes the product insert that gives and overview of vaccine pharmacology and usage. What Every Person Needs To Know About The Anthrax Vaccine - includes an overview of the threat, information on the vaccine, and a Q & A. From the Office of the Surgeon General, Medical NBC. FDA Statement On Anthrax Vaccine - statement of how the vaccine is "safe and effective ... when used according to FDA approved label." Given to the Senate Biosecurity / Bioterrorism and Food (sorted by PSU) CDC Responds: Risk Communication and Bioterrorism December 6, 2001 http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/bio1206.asp National Food Processors Association Security Check List http://foodsafe.ucdavis.edu/biosecurechklst.pdf GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRY Food Producers, Processors, Transporters, and Retailers: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/secguid.html FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY (powerpoint presentation) FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY (PDF - adobe acrobat) FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY (MSWord file) Frequently Asked Consumer Questions About Food Safety and Terrorism http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterrqa.html COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY SITE LINKS http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/bioterr.html National Agricultural Library Biosecurity, Bioterror, and the Threat to Agriculture http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/biosecurity/organizations.html Under Secretary for Food Safety to Keynote Bio Terrorism and Food Safety Seminar http://www.foodonline.com/content/news/article.asp?DocID={965BEF78-CFDB-11D5-A77A-00D0B769536B}&Bucket=&Featured=&VNETCOOKIE=NO Heads Up for HACCP from National Meat Association http://www.nmaonline.org/files/headsup10.15.01.htm Federation of American Scientists http://www.fas.org/bwc/agr/main.htm USDA Bioterrorism page http://www.usda.gov/special/biosecurity/safeguard.htm FDA Bioterrorism page http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bioterrorism.html Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism http://www.mipt.org/agterror-rpt.html National Grocers Association http://www.nationalgrocers.org/Alerts/Alert17-Anthrax.html Agrodefense Information Resource (Humanitarian Resource Institute) http://www.humanitarian.net/eidnet/fmd/agroterrorism.html Agro-Terrorism (Monterey Institute of International Studies, Center for Nonproliferation Studies) http://cns.miis.edu/research/cbw/agromain.htm Agricultural Bioterrorism (By Dr. David Franz, Vice President, Chemical and Biological Defense, Division Southern Research Institute) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/training/ss_2000/pdf/agr-bioterrorism.pdf Agricultural Counterterrorism (By Dr. David Huxsoll, USDA, ARS, Plum Island Animal Disease Center) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/training/ss_2000/pdf/agr-counterterrorism.pdf Bioterrorism: Homeland Defense Symposium, Feb. 8-10, Santa Monica, CA http://www.rand.org/nsrd/bioterr/agenda1.htm Keeping America's Food and Agriculture Safe (Includes informational materials on biosecurity, anthrax, and other topics) http://www.usda.gov/special/biosecurity/safeguard.htm National Meat Association Addresses Biosecurity in Teleconference http://www.nmaonline.org/files/pr10.11.01.htm U.S. Army infectious disease site: http://www.usamriid.army.mil/education/bluebook.html To see the Bioterrorism Session on-line or via CD_ROM: http://eservices.seminarsource.com/PageManagerS? event_id=IFT_2001&association_id=IFT2001&page_id=9&event_page_id=20685 Human Ingestion of Bacillus Anthracis-Contaminated Meat ---Minnesota, August 2000 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4936a1.htm On-the-Farm Biosecurity Resources http://www.vetsci.psu.edu/Ext/Biosecurity/BioMain.htm

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