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Chemical Terrorism Information Source Matrix (PDF file)
(courtesy of the Interstate Chemical Terrorism Workgroup)

Chemical Terrorism Information Source Matrix (MS Excel version)
(courtesy of the Interstate Chemical Terrorism Workgroup)

February 2008 HAN
Potential Health Effects Associated with Hydrazine and Satellite Reentry

Hurricane-Related Information for Health Care Professionals

HHS Global Health website - International Health Regulations (IHR)

CDC Global Health website - International Health Regulations (IHR)

CSTE position statement concerning "Events that May Constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern" from the revised IHR

A summary of clinical guidance for evaluation and management of persons potentially exposed to XDR TB on two recent transatlantic flights.

MMWR Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses: A Primer for Physicians

How can Salmonella infections be treated?

Practice Guidelines for the Management of Infectious Diarrhea
Guidelines published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Guerrant RL, Van Gilder T, Steiner TS, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Feb 1;32(3):331-51.

Fact Sheet: Anthrax Information for Health Care Providers

Licensure Issues for Displaced Physicians
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Avian Influenza: Resources for Health Professionals

Pandemic Influenza: Information for Health Professionals

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Page last updated October 9, 2007
Content source: CDC Emergency Risk Communication Branch (ERCB), Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR)

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