Bioterrorism Preparedness Through Public Health and Medical Bio-Surveillance
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The first sign of a biological weapons or bioterrorism attack may be as inconspicuous as a flag on a computer screen in a small community. Yet this seemingly innocuous and lonely signal could mark the beginning of a national public health nightmare and response to a biological weapons attack. A bioterrorism attack may sneak up on cat's paws, following an insidious and unpredictable course and making itself known slowly and intermittently over a period of days or weeks. It may appear in places as disparate as doctor's offices, health clinics, and hospital emergency rooms. If not contained, its effects could spread to others not initially exposed, causing an epidemic and threat to our national security and the survival of our population.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 25, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA422069
Entities
People
- Oliver M. Hepler Iii
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy