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This is an official
CDC HEALTH ADVISORY

Distributed via Health Alert Network
Wednesday, October 24, 2001, 21:00 EDT (9:00 PM EDT)
CDCHAN-00044-2001-10-24-ADV-N

MMWR Weekly Report, October 25, 2001

Since October 4, 2001, CDC and state and local public health authorities have been investigating cases of anthrax associated with intentional exposure. This week's MMWR Weekly Report, to be released tomorrow, October 25, 2001, will include an article entitled, "Update: Investigation of Anthrax Associated with Intentional Exposure and Interim Public Health Guidelines, October 2001". The most recent information on anthrax investigations in Florida, New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland will be provided.

Additionally, tomorrow's MMWR will highlight findings from susceptibility testing of B. anthracis isolates and interim guidelines for inhalation and cutaneous anthrax and managing potential threats including handling suspicious packages. The report will be available at 9 AM EDT, October 25, 2001, at http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people's health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national and international organizations.

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HAN Message Types
  • Health Alert: Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. Example: HAN00001
  • Health Advisory: Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action. Example: HAN00316
  • Health Update: Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. Example: HAN00309
  • Info Service: Provides general information that is not necessarily considered to be of an emergent nature. Example: HAN00319

 

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