What is CDC s role on rapid response teams ?
CDC teams are on stand-by and available to assist with investigations into outbreaks, confirmation of cases and exposures, and cleanup of B. anthracis and other biologic and chemical agents. These teams work closely with local health officials in the areas of laboratory capacity, epidemiologic response, disease surveillance, and communication. What is the approach to cleanup of buildings? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lead responsibility for issues related to environmental cleanup of hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction with the assistance of 16 different federal agencies and departments including HHS/CDC working with the State and local agencies. The decision for a most efficient approach to cleanup will be defined based upon the sampling results, review of cleanup options, environmental media, etc. Does CDC cooperate with international health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to help in other countries with anthrax cases? CDC has as
