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Bioterrorism Preparedness
By Andy Jones
Bioterrorism has a history like anthrax attacks and is the most dreadful of all the probable massacres by terrorists and prompts us to instantiate the first step in bioterrorism preparedness by choosing the right safety gear like gas masks for bioterrorism protection.
Despite the safety measures imposed by the government, bioterrorism is a reality and it is essential that citizens be prepared for possible attacks. Bioterrorism involves the use of harmful germs or other biological agents to create illness and fear among the general public. A number of biological weapons can be used in an attack of bioterrorism--most notably, many people are concerned with smallpox, anthrax, and ricin.
Some of these agents can be spread by people who have become infected, such as smallpox. Others, such as anthrax, only pose a threat to those who come in direct contact with them. Many of these agents can cause infection via inhalation. If there have been news advisories either on television or the radio, you can increase your safety and that of your family by wearing gas masks during reported bioterrorism attacks.
You should always be careful when you receive mail from an unknown sender, as biological weapons such as anthrax can be delivered by such means. The FBI recommends that you check the postmark on any package you were not expecting to see if it is from a foreign country.Bioterrorism agents may also have a small odor. If you come in contact with a questionable package, you should seal it in plastic or wrap it and secure the room. Be sure to wash your hands with soap to prevent spreading anything that you may have come in contact with and make a list of all individuals who may have been exposed to it so that you can provide this information to the authorities immediately.
More information about biological weapons is at http://www.bestsafetyapparel.com/learnmore.html#Biological and to know more about bioterrorism preparedness visit http://www.bestsafetyapparel.com/bipr.html
About the Author
Andy Jones -Media Relations,
Namebrands Retail LLC
http://www.bestsafetyapparel.com
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