For information in Spanish, see Antrax.

For more related information in English and Spanish, see Biochemical Emergencies.

Anthrax - The CDC's web site on anthrax is intended primarily for health care providers and provides lots of information, including CDC press releases.

Anthrax as a Biological Weapon - The American Medical Association formulated this consensus statement about anthrax in 1999. They cover such topics as diagnosis, vaccination and treatment.

Anthrax Updates - NJ - See the latest news at this site in addition to bioterrorism emergency phone numbers. The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services has established a bioterrorism phone line at The Emergency Operations Center at 609-538-6030 that is open between 8am and 11pm until further notice. From 11 in the evening until 8 in the morning the number is 609-392-2020.

CDC Anthrax update - An interview with CDC Director Dr. Jeffrey P. Koplan. Includes questions and answers about anthrax in text and video (requires RealPlayer).

Fact Sheets
Anthrax (CDC, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases)
Anthrax as a Biological Warfare Agent (U.S. Department of Defense)
Facts about Anthrax (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital)
10 Things You Should Know About Anthrax (NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, the Medical Society of NJ, and the NJ Hospital Association)

How to Handle Anthrax and Other Biological Agent Threats - This CDC Health Advisory explains what to do with suspicious letters and packages.

Material Safety Data Sheet: Bacillus anthracis (Health Canada) - Intended for laboratory personnel, this data sheet provides useful information on what to do when exposed to anthrax.

MEDLINEPlus: Anthrax - The National Library of Medicine provides these links to quality information about anthrax.

Implementation Procedures for Handling Suspicious Letters and Packages - Step-by-step instructions on handling suspicious mail and what to do if powder falls out or something suspicious becomes airborn.

Security of the Mail - The U.S. Postal Service provides information on safe mail handling. Includes a copy of the post card on mail safety and video clips on mail room safety.

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