What is being done to protect us from anthrax and other bioterrorism?
Your county health department, emergency management services, fire, police, sheriff, hospitals, doctors, and many other groups and agencies are working together to do a number of things: • to make sure that any illness that could be due to bioterrorism is detected • to educate professionals and the community about bioterrorism • to be sure that we are prepared if there is a bioterrorist event in our county and region You can help by making sure that you get the facts about bioterrorism, by not spreading or believing rumors, by being vigilant but not panicking, and by supporting your county bioterrorism response efforts. You can also get a flu shot, since the flu kills tens of thousands of people each year, compared to 3 people to date who have died from anthrax. For regular updates about anthrax and other bioterrorism issues, you can call 250 6400, or visit the Buncombe County web page at www.buncombecounty.org.
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