Communicating in the First Hours
VX (Nerve Agent)
VX is a human-made chemical warfare agent. Nerve agents are chemicals that poison the nervous system of those who are exposed, affecting their movement and breathing. Exposure to nerve agents can seriously injure or kill a person. Nerve agents are of the greatest concern; a low amount can produce significant symptoms and even death.
The following are VX resources:
- Short and extended messages
- Long and short radio scripts
- Slates, B-roll, and sound bites
- University research reports
- Creative brief
For more about VX, see the CDC VX website.
- Page last updated May 14, 2007
- Content source: CDC Emergency Risk Communication Branch (ERCB), Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR)