Personal Precautions

What to think about before or in the event of a biological agent release.

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The high risk and low risk groups should follow basic guidelines to improve their defense against a biological attack. The web site www.ready.gov has tips available for pre planning to with-stand an attack. These suggestions may seem to be common sense, but knowledge is the best defense for an attack. Some of the suggestions, such as duct tape and plastic sheeting, are less than desirable and probably not effective at all. The point is to think about how to cope with air and water shortages.

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The reality is setting-in that we really cannot protect ourselves 100%, short of never traveling and locking ourselves in a bunker 100 feet below ground that is totally air tight and has all the essential for sustaining life. The general public is given the mandate to try and protect themselves as they see fit. If they want to go out and get high tech suits or gas masks they are out there. Supply site ( This is just an example site there are many, I am not associated with or do I support any ideals expressed in the site)

What is not generally available are the vaccines and antitoxins against microbes or toxins. The general childhood vaccinations do not cover those organisms likely to be used in an attack. Vaccinations are discussed in this web site.

Additional precautions for High Risk individuals include vaccinations specific to biological weapons of war, protective equipment, sanitary habits and access to antitoxins.

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