Government Actions
Strengthening this international agreement is a key policy recommendation.
What is the Chemical Weapons Convention
How Biological Weapons are used
For Bioterrorism and Biological Warfare
After a bio-terrorism act can you get long-term health issues?
How many types of Anthrax are there?
4
Healthcare workers should be trained to respond to this type of attack.
What is a chemical attack
The Specific War That Used Biological Weapons
Chlorine Gas in WWI
After an attack, the morale of a community will
the morale will go down
The most lethal type of Anthrax
Inhalational Anthrax
This kind of system should be developed to alert the public quickly in case of a chemical attack.
What is a rapid alert system
the letters from the bioterrorism attack on the U.S. in 2001 said
You cannot stop us.
We have this Anthrax
You Die Now.
Are you afraid?
Death to Isreal. Allah is Great
3 possible physiological impacts after a bioterrorism attack
Fear/Anxiety , PTSD , societal implications
Anthrax effective for bioterrorism because
It's very cheap to produce and make its spores
How rapidly and easily it spreads
How little is needed to be effective
It can be very lethal and cause death
Regular drills and simulations are essential for preparing these specialized teams.
What are emergency response units
the letters filled with powdered Anthrax spores were sent to
U.S. News Reporters, and Senators
Two consequences to the economy after a bioterrorism attack
healthcare cost and loss of productivity
What are the 3 Characteristics of a Strong Biological Weapon/Virus?
Contagiousness, Low Cost High Impact, Invisibility
Global collaboration should focus on rebuilding these essential facilities to help communities recover from chemical attacks.
What are hospitals and schools
The amount of anthrax in the letter in the Anthrax attack on the U.S. in 2001
Only 1 Gram
This could happen if the government doesn’t respond correctly to a attack
the public trust may diminish
Symptoms of Cutaneous Anthrax
Red sore, swelling, black center