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Emerging Infectious Diseases

Community Acquired MRSA: Although not new, this page will provide you with detailed information about this infection that has been on the rise.

Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal: Follow this link to subscribe to this free bi-monthly journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB):
Follow this link to learn more about XDR TB.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): A collection of links to provide information about the disease, as well as current guidance for public health clinicians on how best to respond to an outbreak.

West Nile Virus: Get information about patients, case counts, and a map showing distribution of human and animal cases.

Weather Events

Earthquakes:
Follow these links to learn more about Earthquakes and how to prepare for them.
CDC
FEMA
ARC

Extreme Heat: These links will provide information about Extreme Heat, who is at risk of complications when it occurs, and how to prepare for it.
CDC
FEMA
ARC
NOAA

Fire: Learn about fire safety for your home and workplace.
FEMA
ARC
NFPA

Floods: Find out how to prepare and recover from floods.
CDC
FEMA
ARC
NOAA

Hurricanes: Here are resources to help you plan for and respond to hurricanes.
CDC
FEMA
ARC
DHS
NOAA

Landslides & Mudslides: Learn about landslides and mudslides and how to protect yourself from them.
CDC
FEMA
ARC

Thunderstorms: Here are resources to help you stay safe during thunderstorms.
FEMA
ARC

Tornados: Follow these links to learn about tornadoes and how to protect yourself from them.
CDC
FEMA
ARC
NOAA

Tsunamis: Learn more about health effects from tsunamis and the steps you can take to protect yourself from them.
CDC
FEMA
ARC
NOAA

Volcanoes: Follow these links to learn about the health effects from volcanoes.
CDC
FEMA
ARC

Wildfires: Learn about wildfires, the health effects, and how to make your property more wildfire resistant.
CDC
FEMA
ARC

Winter Weather: Follow these links to learn about winter weather and how you can prepare for it.
CDC
FEMA
ARC
NOAA

Bioterrorism Agents

Anthrax: This CDC link provides comprehensive information from symptoms, treatment, infection control, and more.

Botulism: Find clinical guidance, facts and historical information about Botulism.

Plague:
This page contains fact sheets, diagnosis and treatment information, and additional resources about Plague.

Smallpox: This link provides basic information about smallpox, including the history of the disease, signs and symptoms, and how the disease spreads.

Tularemia: Learn about tularemia, its symptoms, and spread by following this link.

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers:
This page contains links and information about Ebola, Marberg, and more.

Category B Agents: Follow this link to find information about Category B Agents, such as Brucellosis, Glanders, and Ricin Toxin.

Chemical Emergencies

For information about hazardous chemicals, including biotoxins, blister agents and nerve agents.


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