Health experts warn against risky practice amid medicine access
Health experts say not to avoid treatment as medicines remain available if needed. The question asks who usually gets skin anthrax, highlighting concern about exposure and risk groups in public health guidance.
Anthrax exposure suspected at company amid tests and inquiries
Five American Media employees showed anthrax antibodies, though none were ill. CDC tests continue with results due in a week. Investigations spanned NBC and The New York Times letters, with related tests at CBS News and Microsoft sites. Authorities emphasize no link to 9/11 attacks and isolate the NBC case.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Gerald McKelvey
American Media
CDC
Lisa Swenarski
Atlanta
Health Department
Michael Kahane
FBI
St. Petersburg
Fla
NBC
New York
Erin O’connor
O’connor
New Jersey
Manhattan
Barry Mann
Mann
Florida
Linda Walker
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Tampa
World Trade Center
Pentagon
New York Times
Judith Miller
Times
Catherine Mathis
Call Local Agencies For Anthrax Guidance In Southern Illinois
Fear of anthrax prompts advice to contact local health departments and police at 911 if contamination is suspected. Dr John Lumpkin notes no Illinois cases since 1960. Lists regional health department numbers and major area hospitals with contact lines.
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Southern Illinois
State of
Illinois
John Lumpkin
Public Health Department
Carbondale
Franklin Williamson
Jackson County
Perry County
Southern
Alexander
Hardin, Johnson
Massac
Pope
Pulaski
Union Counties
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