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Census shows Canada truly multicultural. CBC News, 22 January 2003
Minister McLellan delivers speech on Health Care Reform in Canada, 21 January 2003
Speech fom the Throne 2002. Canada's strategic vision. Government of Canada ![]()
Not enough global cooperation against terrorism, warns top expert. CBC 13 August 2002
J. Oberlander: The US health care system: On a road to nowhere? CMAJ 167:2, 2002 ![]()
Congressional review criticizes U.S. intelligence agencies . CBC 17 July 2002 ![]()
Experts say, Canada not prepared for 'dirty bomb'. CBC. 5 July 2002 ![]()
Office of Public Health Security - Public Health Agency of Canada
Library of digital base maps vaccine surveillance, WHO (compressed WinZip files) ![]()
Restricting genome data won't stop bioterrorism. Nature 417: 379, 2002 ![]()
Genomics and Global Health- at the G8 Kananaskis Summit in June. BMJ, 4 May 2002, UK
Government of Canada Information on the Internet: General Emergency Preparedness (Table of contents) ![]()
Uncertainty ends for US nuclear lab as new leader is named. Nature 417: 577, 2002 ![]()
US postal service puts anthrax detectors to the test.Nature 417: 579 2002 ![]()
Stein L: Creating a bioinformatics nation. Nature v417n6885 119-120, 2002 ![]()
Rx for Health Care: From Douglas to Romanow: Health Care Reform in Canada. CMAJ, 14 May 2002
Textbook of Military Medicine.Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare, USAMICD, USA ![]()
Bioterrorism Definition, Impact, Clinical Task (Slide Show) St. Louis Univ.,USA
Bioterrorism on the Home Front: A New Challenge for American Medicine. jama, v286n20; 28 Nov 2001 ![]()
Emergency Medicine Consensus Report: Bioterrorism Update, American Health Consultants.15 Nov 2001![]()
Educational Course Material and Schedule: Medical Management of Biological Casualties, USAMRIID, USA ![]()
JP Koplan Building Infrastructure to Protect Public's Health: CDC, USA
Homeland Security State and Local Resources, with information regarding USA /Canada Border States. ![]()
Biological and Chemical Agents Quick Reference Table. Concise cb information. ![]()
Chemical Agent Listing and Information.Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
Agent Fact Sheet Info, Johns Hopkins University, USA
List of Disease-Related Agents: Agent-Disease, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
Overview Slides: National BT, May 2000, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
International Chemical Safety Cards(ICSC) from A-Z, International Chemical Organization ![]()
Anthrax Library Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program. Department of Defence, USA ![]()
Virus deals Anthrax a killer blow. Nature 418: 825- 826, 2002 ![]()
US postal service puts anthrax detectors to the test.Nature 417: 579 2002 ![]()
A new mathematical model provides a possible solution to the mystery of how some people in the US were infected with anthrax.Source:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2002;99:7027. Reuters Health, 13 May 2002
Cutaneous Anthrax pictures (by US-Senator Dr. Frist, transplant surgeon)
CDC Anthrax Vaccine Safety & Efficacy: Interim Report. National Academy Press, 2001 ![]()
Excellent Clinical Anthrax Presentation, St. Louis University, USA ![]()
Update: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax, Connecticut, 2001 ![]()
Educational images of cutaneous anthrax, Gorgas Lecture, Peru ![]()
Medical and Public Health Management: Anthrax as a Biological Weapon, jama-v281n18, 1999 ![]()
Evidence for Safety and Efficacy against Inhalational Anthrax: Anthrax Vaccine; JAMA v282n22, 2000 ![]()
The Environmental Protection Agency's Response to Anthrax bt. A compilation of information, contingency planning, components, decontamination strategies and personalized tips and guidance documents. (Ref. Regulations, Laws & Economics, No.10, A-21) 15 January 2002, EPA, USA
MN Swartz: Recognition and Management of Anthrax- An Update, NEJM v345n22:1621, 2001 ![]()
Fact Sheets: Pneumonic Plague, Center for Disease Control, USA ![]()
Basic Laboratory Identification Protocol: Yersinia pestis , Center for Disease Control, USA. ![]()
Medical and Public Health Management: Plague as a Biological Weapon, jama, v283n17, 2000 ![]()
Health Canada solicits information from smallpox manufacturers
Smallpox simulation containment strategy from the Brookings Institute, USA
Blood donation by individuals following smallpox vaccination, FDA, USA
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Vaccinia Immune Globulin information, Center for Disease Control, USA ![]()
Dose-Related Effects of Smallpox Vaccines. N Engl J Med 346:1275-1280, 2002 ![]()
Frey SE et.al: Clinical Responses to Undiluted and Diluted Smallpox Vaccine. NEJM 346, 1265-1274 ![]()
Defending against smallpox. Washington Post, 15 July 2002
Breman JG and Henderson DA: Diagnosis and management of smallpox NEJM v346n17:1300-1308, 2002 ![]()
The case for voluntary smallpox vaccination.NEJM v346n17:1323-1325, 2002 ![]()
Clinical Smallpox Pictures (by US-Senator Dr. Frist, transplant surgeon)
Pictures of Pox Viruses from: The Big Picture Book of Viruses: Poxviridae ![]()
Excellent Clinical Material! Physician Response to Bioterrorism, UCSD, USA ![]()
Smallpox Disease, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
Frequently Asked Questions about Smallpox,Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
Medical and Public Health Management: Smallpox as a Biological Weapon. JAMA, v281n22, 1999 ![]()
Excellent Educational Material: Smallpox - Images -Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
Smallpox - Vaccine Images, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
JW LeDuc,PB Jahrling: Strengthening National Preparedness for Smallpox: an Update. EID, v7 n1, 2001 ![]()
Rosenthal et al. Developing new pox vaccines, CDC - EID v7n6, December 2001 ![]()
Agreement between DOD-USA- and DND to develop licenced stockpile of smallpox vaccine. 27 March 2002 ![]()
Tularemia, United States 1990-2000, MMWR 51: 9, 182-184, 2002 ![]()
Tularemia as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management. JAMA 281: 18, 1735-1745,1999 ![]()
Facts about Tularemia, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
In the shadow of nuclear catastrophe in Russia. Globe and Mail, 12 August 2002 ![]()
Developing UK policy for the management of radioactive waste, The Royal Society, May 2002, UK ![]()
Nuclear Emergency preparedness and response
Nuclear emergency response
Assessment of accidents involving radiation sources
Facts: An increased number of radiation-related thyroid cancers is now evident. IAEA, Austria ![]()
Depleted uranium: A study of its uses in the UK and disposal issues. J. Radiol. Prot. 22: 99, 2002 ![]()
Depleted Uranium Information Page. Department of Defence, USA ![]()
CERRIE, the Committee Examining Radiation Risks from Internal Emitters. June 2002, Government, UK ![]()
Nuclear attack threat real, U.S. Senator Schumer says. Globe & Mail, 14 May 2002
Guidance for Radiation Accident Measurement. Radiation Emergency Assistance Center, Government, USA ![]()
Health Canada introduces online reporting of radiation exposure. cmaj, v166 n4:494. 19 February 2002 ![]()
Radio-nuclear bt issues: Depleted Uranium Environmental and Medical Surveillance in the Balkans. Unclassified Information Paper incl.European Reports, 25 October 2001, Department of Defense, USA
Office of Emergency Response Services - Public Health Agency of Canada
Schuster et al.Post-traumatic Stress Reactions. NEJM 345 (20) 1507, 15 Nov 2001
Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety - Media Awareness Network
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Facts for Families #70. AACAP, USA ![]()
Helping Children After a Disaster; Facts For Families # 36. 2000 AACAP, USA
Children and the News; Facts For Families # 67. 1998, AACAP, USA ![]()
Terrorism & Children - Deployment Link, OSD, Military, USA
Delivering Safe Health Care (Patients' Rights). BMJ v323:585-586, 15 September 2001
The Canadian Conference on Counter-Terrorism and Public Health ![]()
Public Health Training Network, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA ![]()
Introduction Page to Education, Training, Emergency Preparedness Management Consultants (ERMC), USA
EP-Masterplanning, ERMC, USA
Canadian Association of Internet Providers Information Brochure
Government of Canada's client service and satisfaction through Internet electronic mail guide
Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial e-mail (Canada), a general source of information and advice
Current scam information, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
National Consumers League information on Internet and telemarketing fraud. USA
Office of Laboratory Security - Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Laboratories Directorate - Biohazard Containment and Safety ![]()
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Main Page of the Plant Biosafety Office ![]()
Guidelines for the safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens,'97 WHO ![]()
European Collection of Cell Cultures, Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research, UK ![]()
Shipping of Infectious Substances, biological products: Saf-T-Pak Inc. - Home, Edmonton, AB, Ca ![]()
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