Where does BHEM get the medications and vaccinations for the Public Health Service Sites?
The necessary medications, vaccinations and other medical supplies are available through the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Program. The SNS Program’s focus is to ensure the availability and rapid deployment of life-saving pharmaceuticals, antidotes and other supplies and equipment necessary to counter the effects of radiological agents, biological pathogens and chemical agents in the event of a terrorist attack. The SNS is a national repository of antibiotics, chemical antidotes, antitoxins, life-support medications, IV administration, airway maintenance supplies, and medical/surgical items. The SNS is designed to supplement and re-supply state and local public health agencies in the event of a national emergency anywhere and at anytime within the U.S. or its territories. It is organized for flexible response, with the first line of support being the immediate response 12-hour Push Packages. These are caches of pharmaceuticals, antidotes, and medical supplies designed to provide r
