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Issue 52, December 6, 2003

• MA medical team provides aid to Iran earthquake victims

  MA medical team provides aid to Iran earthquake victims

• Report: Smallpox guidance useful, but needs improvement

  Report: Smallpox guidance useful, but needs improvement

Issue 51, December 26, 2003

• U.S. raises threat level to high

  U.S. raises threat level to high

• Bioterror drill exposes flaws in response plans

  Bioterror drill exposes flaws in response plans

Issue 50, December 22, 2003

• Grant to improve bioterrorism surveillance at Mexican border

  Grant to improve bioterrorism surveillance at Mexican border

• Pharmacists to help with disaster response

  Pharmacists to help with disaster response

Issue 49, December 10, 2003

• Jury acquits plague researcher of main charges

  Jury acquits plague researcher of main charges

• Anti-abortion activist convicted in anthrax hoax case

  Anti-abortion activist convicted in anthrax hoax case

Issue 48, December 3, 2003

• NC hospital opens unit to care for prisoners

  NC hospital opens unit to care for prisoners

• CDC smallpox plan could be too much for states

  CDC smallpox plan could be too much for states

Issue 47, November 1, 2003

• CDC begins watch for ricin

  CDC begins watch for ricin

• Feds: University labs must tighten controls over bioterror materials

  Feds: University labs must tighten controls over bioterror materials

Issue 46, November 20, 2003

• Government misses anthrax lab inspection deadline

  Government misses anthrax lab inspection deadline

• U.S., Mexico hold joint terrorism drill

  U.S., Mexico hold joint terrorism drill

Issue 45, November 11, 2003

• CDC to evaluate state bioterrorism plans

  CDC to evaluate state bioterrorism plans

• Researchers create vaccine-proof virus

  Researchers create vaccine-proof virus

Issue 44, November 4, 2003

• Trial set for professor accused of causing bioterror scare

  Trial set for professor accused of causing bioterror scare

• CT builds biosafety lab to test viruses

  CT builds biosafety lab to test viruses

Issue 43, October 28, 2003

• French officials hold chemical attack drill

  French officials hold chemical attack drill

• Former hospital worker pleads guilty to stealing patient identities

  Former hospital worker pleads guilty to stealing patient identities

Issue 42, October 28, 2003

• Smallpox vaccination program grinds to a halt

  Smallpox vaccination program grinds to a halt

• U.S. urges coordinated health strategy with China on SARS, AIDS

  U.S. urges coordinated health strategy with China on SARS, AIDS

Issue 41, October 16, 2003

• Report: Government surplus sales include bioterror gear

  Report: Government surplus sales include bioterror gear

• FDA to require food registration to prevent bioterrorism

  FDA to require food registration to prevent bioterrorism

Issue 40, October 8, 2003

• VaxGen wins $80 million anthrax vaccine contract

  VaxGen wins $80 million anthrax vaccine contract

• U.S., Russia launch program to reduce threat of bioterrorism

  U.S., Russia launch program to reduce threat of bioterrorism

Issue 39, September 28, 2003

• Widow of anthrax victim sues Army lab for $50 million

  Widow of anthrax victim sues Army lab for $50 million

• Emergency aid program helps states hit by hurricane

  Emergency aid program helps states hit by hurricane

Issue 38, September 23, 2003

• Bioterrorism center moves to University of Pittsburgh

  Bioterrorism center moves to University of Pittsburgh

• Suspect in hospital shooting kills himself

  Suspect in hospital shooting kills himself

Issue 37, September 17, 2003

• HHS awards $26 million for bioterrorism training and education

  HHS awards $26 million for bioterrorism training and education

• Survey: Physicians feel unprepared for bioterrorism

  Survey: Physicians feel unprepared for bioterrorism

Issue 36, September 10, 2003

• Schools receive $42 million grant to develop bioterror vaccines

  Schools receive $42 million grant to develop bioterror vaccines

• Firm negotiates anthrax vaccine rights in U.K.

  Firm negotiates anthrax vaccine rights in U.K.

Issue 35, September 5, 2003

• Bioterrorism expert sues government over anthrax scrutiny

  Bioterrorism expert sues government over anthrax scrutiny

• Ham radios kept responders connected during blackout

  Ham radios kept responders connected during blackout

Issue 34, September 3, 2003

• Blackout becomes NYC evacuation rehearsal

  Blackout becomes NYC evacuation rehearsal

• South Dakota conducts its own emergency training

  South Dakota conducts its own emergency training

Issue 33, September 3, 2003

• Unknown illness kills three in Vancouver

  Unknown illness kills three in Vancouver

• Panel recommends against smallpox shots for the public

  Panel recommends against smallpox shots for the public

Issue 32, August 13, 2003

• Researchers develop Ebola vaccine

  Researchers develop Ebola vaccine

• CPR pioneer dies at 79

  CPR pioneer dies at 79

Issue 31, August 6, 2003

• Sixty-day antibiotic therapy may not prevent anthrax infection

  Sixty-day antibiotic therapy may not prevent anthrax infection

• FBI found no traces of anthrax in Maryland pond

  FBI found no traces of anthrax in Maryland pond

Issue 30, July 28, 2003

• 'Disposable' hospital prototype coming to Pittsburgh suburb

  ’Disposable’ hospital prototype coming to Pittsburgh suburb

• HHS questioned about low number of smallpox vaccinations

  HHS questioned about low number of smallpox vaccinations

Issue 29, July 23, 2003

• House passes BioShield research bill

  House passes BioShield research bill

• Children more vulnerable to chemical attack

  Children more vulnerable to chemical attack

Issue 28, July 16, 2003

• Physicians need more education on bioterrorism, report finds

  Physicians need more education on bioterrorism, report finds

• New test for bioweapons uses engineered cells

  New test for bioweapons uses engineered cells

Issue 27, July 9, 2003

• Thompson unveils new effort to expand Public Health Service corps

  Thompson unveils new effort to expand Public Health Service corps

• Computer model improves drug dispensing efforts during bioterror response

  Computer model improves drug dispensing efforts during bioterror response

Issue 26, July 2, 2003

• Smaller states land larger share of security funding

  Smaller states land larger share of security funding

• Military study finds smallpox vaccinations are safe

  Military study finds smallpox vaccinations are safe

Issue 25, June 25, 2003

• Panel calls for halt to expanded smallpox vaccinations

  Panel calls for halt to expanded smallpox vaccinations

• CDC: Monkeypox cases appear milder in U.S.

  CDC: Monkeypox cases appear milder in U.S.

Issue 24, June 19, 2003

• The JCAHO posts new accreditation standards

  The JCAHO posts new accreditation standards

• Proven SARS cure unlikely in near future

  Proven SARS cure unlikely in near future

Issue 23, June 13, 2003

• Study finds public health labs unprepared for chemical attack

  Study finds public health labs unprepared for chemical attack

• Health official says worst is over with SARS outbreak

  Health official says worst is over with SARS outbreak

Issue 22, June 4, 2003

• Postal service delays anthrax detection tests

  Postal service delays anthrax detection tests

• Florida emergency physicians send petri dishes to lawmakers

  Florida emergency physicians send petri dishes to lawmakers

Issue 21, May 28, 2003

• Vaccine in older people still works, study says

  Vaccine in older people still works, study says

• NYC tests bioterror response

  NYC tests bioterror response

Issue 20, May 21, 2003

• House committee approves Bioshield proposal

  House committee approves Bioshield proposal

• Bioterrorism drill ends in Chicago, Seattle

  Bioterrorism drill ends in Chicago, Seattle

Issue 19, May 14, 2003

• FBI anthrax probe leads to Maryland pond

  FBI anthrax probe leads to Maryland pond

• Roche plans to make SARS test available in July

  Roche plans to make SARS test available in July

Issue 18, May 7, 2003

• Officials urge states to revise smallpox vaccination plans

  Officials urge states to revise smallpox vaccination plans

• National homeland security drill planned week of May 12

  National homeland security drill planned week of May 12

Issue 17, April 28, 2003

• NYC health department detains tourist with SARS

  NYC health department detains tourist with SARS

• Health plans watch for bioterror symptoms

  Health plans watch for bioterror symptoms

Issue 16, April 23, 2003

• Military bill includes $162 million in bioterrorism funding

  Military bill includes $162 million in bioterrorism funding

• CDC says U.S. has 35 probable SARS cases

  CDC says U.S. has 35 probable SARS cases

Issue 15, April 15, 2003

• Texas professor indicted in plague bacteria hoax

  Texas professor indicted in plague bacteria hoax

• Army says small operation made anthrax used in 2001 attacks

  Army says small operation made anthrax used in 2001 attacks

Issue 14, April 10, 2003

• Bioshield plan comes under questioning in Congress

  Bioshield plan comes under questioning in Congress

• Some question the fairness of security funding formula

  Some question the fairness of security funding formula

Issue 13, April 2, 2003

• Three states halt smallpox vaccinations after deaths

  Three states halt smallpox vaccinations after deaths

• U.S. approves use of decontamination lotion for military

  U.S. approves use of decontamination lotion for military

Issue 12, March 25, 2003

• Report finds public health system unprepared for bioterror attack

  Report finds public health system unprepared for bioterror attack

• HHS releases new preparedness funds

  HHS releases new preparedness funds

Issue 11, March 19, 2003

• Researchers make progress in vaccine for botulinum toxin

  Researchers make progress in vaccine for botulinum toxin

• Alcohol-based rubs won't remove anthrax from hands

  Alcohol-based rubs won’t remove anthrax from hands

Issue 10, March 13, 2003

• U.S. government unveils smallpox compensation plan

  U.S. government unveils smallpox compensation plan

• Denver hazmat team decries lack of equipment

  Denver hazmat team decries lack of equipment

Issue 9, March 6, 2003

• CDC tracks first cases of smallpox vaccine reactions

  CDC tracks first cases of smallpox vaccine reactions

• Founder of DMORT program dies

  Founder of DMORT program dies

Issue 8, February 26, 2003

• CDC helps hospitals monitor smallpox vaccinations

  CDC helps hospitals monitor smallpox vaccinations

• Missing monkey prompts debate over proposed biohazard lab

  Missing monkey prompts debate over proposed biohazard lab

Issue 7, February 20, 2003

• Fumes from suicide attempt force shutdown of ER

  Fumes from suicide attempt force shutdown of ER

• Poll finds the public fears smallpox attack

  Poll finds the public fears smallpox attack

Issue 6, February 13, 2003

• CDC monitors smallpox vaccine side effects

  CDC monitors smallpox vaccine side effects

• University of Pittsburgh creates bioterror response center

  University of Pittsburgh creates bioterror response center

Issue 5, February 4, 2003

• U.N. agency warns of food terrorism

  U.N. agency warns of food terrorism

• CDC to help develop health monitoring network

  CDC to help develop health monitoring network

Issue 4, January 28, 2003

• U.S. to activate bioterror alert monitors

  U.S. to activate bioterror alert monitors

• Company wins U.S. contract for anthrax vaccine

  Company wins U.S. contract for anthrax vaccine

Issue 3, January 22, 2003

• Chemical plant security bill reintroduced

  Chemical plant security bill reintroduced

• No anthrax detected at government mail facility

  No anthrax detected at government mail facility

Issue 2, January 14, 2003

• Postal employee exposed to anthrax files lawsuit

  Postal employee exposed to anthrax files lawsuit

• Republican named to head homeland security committee

  Republican named to head homeland security committee

Issue 1, January 8, 2003

• AMA appoints new emergency response director

  AMA appoints new emergency response director

• NJ health officials test vaccination tracking system

  NJ health officials test vaccination tracking system

Issue 11, March 17, 2003

• Adding security officers improves customer service

  Adding security officers improves customer service