The U.S. public health system and primary healthcare providers must be prepared to address various biological agents, including pathogens that are rarely seen in the United States. High-priority agents include organisms that pose a risk to national security because they can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person, result in high mortality rates and have the potential for major public health impact, might cause public panic and social disruption, and require special action for public health preparedness.
The following fact sheets have been created as quick reference documents in preparation for an emergency situation:
Anthrax fact sheet
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Botulism fact sheet
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Ebola fact sheet
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Plague fact sheet
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Smallpoxfact sheet
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Tularemia fact sheet
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