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Disaster Preparedness Bioterrorism, and Emergency Management


Public Health Emergency Response by Centers for Disease Control
Excellent CDC web site re: Bioterrorism preparedness. User friendly and links to resources.
American Red Cross
Excellent web site re: preparing for Bioterrorism at the personal level and how to respond if there is a disaster. Available in Spanish.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Can select your geographical region and obtain disaster fact sheets. Also in Spanish.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Non profit organization dedicated to prevention of disabling stress for emergency service professionals. Especially significant in light of 2001 disasters.
Recovery from disaster: United For Peace
Site for information and resources on sustaining peace worldwide.
National Immunization Program
Extensive site with user friendly links related to immunizations. Also in Spanish.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Great site for health professionals on recommended immunization practices.
Centers for Disease Control-Meningococcal Disease
Most complete web site answering the most common questions about the disease and recommended vaccinations.
American College Health Association
Information regarding the meningococcal disease and vaccine.