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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 2001

Page

6

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.

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.

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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