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Biological Agents for Health Professionals There are many different biological diseases/agents. Here you will find information on: ANTHRAX BOTULISM PLAGUE SMALLPOX OTHER BIOLOGICAL AGENTS ANTHRAX In-Depth Information & Resources for Health Professionals Clinical Issues in the Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Anthrax Considerations for Distinguishing Influenza-Like Illness from Inhalational Anthrax Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax and Interim Guidelines for Clinical Evaluation of Persons with Possible Anthrax Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent CDC Responds: Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Anthrax - Lessons Learned, Nov 29, 2001 Cutaneous Anthrax Management Algorithm Cutaneous Anthrax Images Inhalational Anthrax Images BOTULISM In-Depth Information & Resources for Health Professionals Fact Sheets and Overviews Facts About Botulism Basic Q&A About Botulism Technical Information about Botulism Infection Control Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities Laboratory Testing Level A Laboratory Guidelines for Identification of Clostridium botulinum Toxin Packaging Protocols for Biological Agents/Diseases Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management Agents of Bioterrorism Surveillance and Investigation Use of Automated Ambulatory-Care Encounter Records for Detection of Acute Illness Clusters, Including Potential Bioterrorism Events Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Botulism Surveillance Case Definitions PLAGUE In-Depth Information & Resources for Health Professionals Fact Sheets and Overviews Facts About Pneumonic Plague Basic Q&A on Pneumonic Plague Plague Information Consensus Statement: Plague as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management Abstract Infection Control Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities Evaluation and Diagnosis Plague: Diagnosis Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities Laboratory Testing Level A Laboratory Procedures for Identification of Yersinia pestis Packaging Protocols for Biological Agents/Diseases Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Agents of Bioterrorism Surveillance and Investigation Use of Automated Ambulatory-Care Encounter Records for Detection of Acute Illness Clusters, Including Potential Bioterrorism Events Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent Plague Surveillance Case Definitions Selected Publications, Education and Training Materials Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare: Chapter 23: Plague Plague Manual: Epidemiology, Distribution, Surveillance and Control SMALLPOX In-Depth Information & Resources for Health Professionals CDC Smallpox Clinician Information Line For general information on smallpox disease, vaccine adminstration, and assessing adverse events. English: (877) 554-4625 Smallpox Vaccine About the Vaccine Contraindications Fact Sheet Video Specific Contraindications Allergy to smallpox vaccine or components Weakened Immune System Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Infants and Children Moderate or Severe Illness Adverse Events and Management Overviews Fact Sheet Management Fact Sheet Video Upcoming live broadcast/webcast Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Events Training Module MMWR Slide Set Smallpox Disease Fact Sheet Video Evaluation Tools and Poster Patient Education Information for the Public: Smallpox Basics Information for Prospective Vaccinees Questions and Answers Vaccine Administration Fact Sheet Site Care Fact Sheet Video Recommendations and Policy Vaccination Program ACIP Recommendations October 2002 June 2002 June 2001 More Information More Vaccination Information Training Reference Materials Legal and Liability Issues Images Vaccination Overview for Prospective Vaccinees Vaccination Overview for Health Officials   Copyright 1997-2003 Public Health Department, Santa Barbara County. All Rights Reserved. Page last updated April 8, 2003 . Click HERE to contact the Bioterrorism Unit. For technical support regarding this site, click HERE.