Protect Yourself Against Bioterrorism
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Safety, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology
| Author: | Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9780743455831 |
| Publisher: | Pocket Books | Publication: | December 19, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Pocket Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9780743455831 |
| Publisher: | Pocket Books |
| Publication: | December 19, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Pocket Books |
| Language: | English |
How does anthrax spread?
Should I avoid opening my mail?
Wasn't I vaccinated for smallpox years ago?
What exactly is encephalitis?
Is my workplace a target for bioterrorism?
What precautions can I take to stay healthy and safe?
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST BIOTERRORISM
From fears of full-scale germ warfare to the spread of dangerous and deadly illnesses, we are faced with a new breed of anxiety -- and more questions than ever -- about our safety and well-being in the face of bioterrorism. Dr. Philip M. Tierno, a member of the New York City Mayor's Task Force on Bioterrorism, addresses our fears with the most powerful antidote: information.
Dr. Tierno explains:
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how germs can be used as potential weapons -- and how they can't
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how to distinguish the symptoms of a deadly disease from a run-of-the-mill bug
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how these diseases are treated
-
how to assess the level of risk we face in our daily lives
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how to sort fact from myth in the face of frightening new developments
-
what you can do to safeguard your family's health
How does anthrax spread?
Should I avoid opening my mail?
Wasn't I vaccinated for smallpox years ago?
What exactly is encephalitis?
Is my workplace a target for bioterrorism?
What precautions can I take to stay healthy and safe?
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST BIOTERRORISM
From fears of full-scale germ warfare to the spread of dangerous and deadly illnesses, we are faced with a new breed of anxiety -- and more questions than ever -- about our safety and well-being in the face of bioterrorism. Dr. Philip M. Tierno, a member of the New York City Mayor's Task Force on Bioterrorism, addresses our fears with the most powerful antidote: information.
Dr. Tierno explains:
-
how germs can be used as potential weapons -- and how they can't
-
how to distinguish the symptoms of a deadly disease from a run-of-the-mill bug
-
how these diseases are treated
-
how to assess the level of risk we face in our daily lives
-
how to sort fact from myth in the face of frightening new developments
-
what you can do to safeguard your family's health
