Bioterrorism Resources

You can get more information about this and other health-related topics at the following Internet sites:

• The National Library of Medicine
at NIH has created a Medlineplus health topic page. Medlineplus is the NLM's consumer health information service. The new page was released October 18, 2001. It contains targeted links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal agencies, professional associations, media reports, prefab Medline searches, and more.
• Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Center for Disease Control
• Center for Disease Control- Bioterrorism Page

As a result of the Anthrax outbreaks following the September terrorist attacks, American Social Health Association and the CDC combined efforts to establish a new call and email center to address the concerns of the American public. The CDC Public Response Service began in October 2001 and provides DC approved information to the public about biological and chemical terrorism. The service provides information on anthrax, small pox, botulism and other biological and chemical agents. The service is also available to respond to concerns about other emergency public health issues.
Health Communication Specialists offer clear, concise, up-to-date information and referrals to the public through hotline and email services. The service works with the general public, public health professionals and emergency response teams. Service is available for English and Spanish speakers and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8am-11pm(ET) and Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. (ET)
Toll-free numbers:
English 1-888-246-2675 and Spanish 1-888-246-2857 and TTY 1-866-874-2646
Email: cdcresponse@ashastd.org.
• National Assoc. of City and County Health Officials Respond to Bioterrorism

Your health care provider may also find the web sites listed above useful. Also, your health care provider can contact your local health department to get more information about this topic, or to answer specific questions that may pertain to you.

Worcester County Health Department Administrative Offices Snow Hill, MD 410-632-1100 8:00am to 5:00pm