Bioterrerism has quickly become one of the most pressing and disturbing issues of our time. Our nation's leaders warn that the threat of germ weapons by terrorists is real, and, more importantly, that the United States remains highly vulnerable. Such statements have led to a national sense of f...

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Main Author:	Frist, William H. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham Rowman & Littlefield Publishers c2002
Subjects:	Bioterrorism / Popular works Anthrax / Popular Works Bioterrorism / Popular Works Anthrax Vaccines / Popular Works Biological Warfare / Popular Works
Summary:	Bioterrerism has quickly become one of the most pressing and disturbing issues of our time. Our nation's leaders warn that the threat of germ weapons by terrorists is real, and, more importantly, that the United States remains highly vulnerable. Such statements have led to a national sense of fear and unease. Every American wants answers. What can we do to protect our families and loved ones? Senator Bill Frist, M.D. provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to dealing with the realistic threat of bioterrorism. Written in an easy-to-use question and answer format, complete with photographs of the varying symptoms and a full index
Item Description:	Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Anthrax in the Capitol : bioterrorism hits home -- 2. Safe at home : a family survival guide -- 3. Anthrax -- 4. Small pox -- 5. Plague -- 6. Botulism -- 7. Tularemia -- 8. Ebola and viral hemorrhagic fevers -- 9. Chemical weapons -- 10. The threat to our food and water supply -- 11. A nation prepared -- Internet resources -- Index -- About the author Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	xii, 181 p., [14] p. of plates ill. (some col.) 22 cm