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
