Bioterrorism Information

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Bioterrorism in Connecticut: Questions & Answers

Biological, Chemical, and Radiation agents

Ricin

Smallpox Questions & Answers

Bioterrorism information from the CDC

Brochures:

Anthrax
Botulism
Plague
Smallpox

Links:

CDC - www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/agentlist-category.asp
DHS - www.ready.gov/biological.html

Connecticut State Department of Public Health