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The material in this presentation is general
bioterrorism preparation advice, not expert
advice. For specific information about
bioterrorism or individual situations, people
should consult with local, state or federal
officials or their health-care provider.
The persons whose photographs are depicted in the
slides are professional models. They have no
relation to the issues discussed and any
characters they are portraying are fictional.
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Agenda
What bioterrorism is Some biological threats Wh
at you can do Other agencies and contact informat
ion
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What is bioterrorism?
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Other forms of terrorism

• chemical

nuclear
conventional
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What are the goals of bioterrorism?

• kill or injure

disrupt society
spread panic
demoralize society
hurt our economy
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Why biological weapons?

• They are
• hard to detect
• powerful
• inexpensive

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Is bioterrorismsomething new?
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Laws against bioterrorism

• International

U.S.