LCM Physician Resources
Information About
Anthrax, Bioterrorism and Related Subjects
For updated and detailed information about the health care and medical issues surrounding the issue of anthrax, including authoritative answers to the following questions:
* What is the average risk of contracting anthrax?
* What can the average person do to protect himself/herself?
* Should people buy and store antibiotics?
* Should the public be vaccinated against anthrax?
* Can a person get screened or tested for anthrax?
* What are the symptoms of anthrax?
* Is anthrax contagious?
* What should an individual do about suspicious mail?
Little Company of Mary recommends that you visit the United States government's Center for Disease Control Web site via the following link: http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/qa.htm
The information is from an interview with Dr.Jeffrey Koplan, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The information is available in both a text format and video (for those with high-speed, broadband capabilities).
DEALING WITH STRESS, TENSION, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Additionally, we'd like to present to you a compilation of excellent information on how to deal with the stress, tension, anxiety and depression that many of us are feeling following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. These resources were compiled from throughout the Little Company of Mary Web site.
INFORMATION ABOUT BIOTERRORISM
Would you like additional information about other health and medical aspects of bioterrorism? Please check these resources for the most updated information.
ATTENTION: PHYSICIANS
Please check the latest California Department of Health Services information, including the complete draft of the new California Hospital Response Planning Guide. You may access all of these resources here.
Interim Guidelines for Clinical Evaluation of Persons With Possible Anthrax Infection.
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services-Public Health / Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response.
Updated (November 2, 2001) CDC guidelines for clinical evaluation of persons with possible anthrax
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