Preparedness

More planning needed in case of bioterror attacks, experts say

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, October 20th, 2002

In the past year, bioterrorism has received headlines, dollars and the interest of public officials - all rare before the first anthrax-tainted letters were mailed 1 year ago. But while the U.S. is better prepared today to handle a germ attack, experts agree that major holes remain.

There have been no arrests and there are officially no suspects in the criminal investigation into the attacks-by-mail, which killed 5 and sickened 18. The investigation appears stalled, but across the country, efforts to prepare for the next attack have moved steadily forward.

Still, much work remains.

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2002-10-20)

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