Protect Yourself Against Bioterrorism

Synopsis

<b>How does anthrax spread?<P> Should I avoid opening my mail?<P> Wasn't I vaccinated for smallpox years ago?<P> What exactly is encephalitis?<P> Is my workplace a target for bioterrorism?<P> <I>What precautions can I take to stay healthy and safe?</i></b><P> <P> <b>PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST BIOTERRORISM</b> <P> 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. <P> Dr. Tierno explains:<P> <ul type=disc> <li>how germs can be used as potential weapons -- and how they can't<P> <li>how to distinguish the symptoms of a deadly disease from a run-of-the-mill bug<P> <li>how these diseases are treated<P> <li>how to assess the level of risk we face in our daily lives<P> <li>how to sort fact from myth in the face of frightening new developments<P> <li>what you can do to safeguard your family's health </ul><P>