Bioterrorism

Bioterrorism is the intentional use of infectious agents, or germs, to cause illness. Bioterrorism preparedness has been made a national priority. District Health Depart met #10 continues to work with the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify and respond to bioterrorism. The federal CDC response to bioterrorism includes medications, medical supplies, and if necessary, vaccines to protect an affected community.

For more information on the national repository of supplies and medications available from the CDC, please visit our Strategic National Stockpile page. For more information on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Threat Conditions, view the DHS page.

For Fact Sheets on bioterrorism agents, view the sections below:

• Anthrax
• Botulism
• Plague
• Smallpox
• Tularemia
• Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

Other Terrorism Threats

Terrorist threats are not limited to biological agents, but may also include chemicals, explosives, and nuclear or radiological agents. For Fact Sheets on these other agents of concern, click below:

• Blister Agents
• Blood Agents
• Nerve Agents
• Ricin
• Radiological Information