Emergency Preparedness

This page contains emergency preparedness and disease surveillance information on a host of topics and illnesses, including avian flu, SARS, West Nile virus, influenza, etc. 

Although there is some consumer-related information, the purpose of this page is to provide information of interest to physicians and other health care providers.  

For more detailed information on cutting-edge health concerns and recommendations, go to:
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
* World Health Organization: www.who.int

Another excellent resource is the web site of MedStar Health Group's Center for Biologic Counterterrorism and Emerging Diseases.  Go to:  www.bepast.org