Bioterrorism -
Use of Biological Agents & Chemicals as Weapons
Page content: Background | Anthrax | Smallpox | Plague | Botulism | Use
of agents as weapons | Emergency management
Background
In light of current global situations, the following information and links
have been provided to ease public concern. These documents contain information
about the diseases, and some also contain more extensive information about
surveillance and control. It should be noted that Victoria has a mechanism
for identifying, investigating and containing cases of these diseases,
details of which are included in this document.
Information for General Practitioners
General Practitioners may contact the Communicable Diseases Section, Department
of Human Services, on: 1300 365 677 for advice.
Anthrax
Advice from Chief Health Officer, Department of Human Services, Victoria
 Advice
on the threat of Anthrax in Victoria (92kb, pdf)
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
World Health Organisation
Health Protection Agency (UK)
Smallpox
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
World Health Organisation
Health Protection Agency (UK)
Plague
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
World Health Organisation
Health Protection Agency (UK)
Botulism
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
World Health Organisation
Health Protection Agency (UK)
Use of biological agents & chemicals as weapons
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
World Health Organisation
Managing emergencies & threats in Victoria
The Emergency Management Act 1986 defines the emergency management structure
which operates in Victoria, and assigns roles and responsibilities to agencies
when involved in an emergency situation. The following health and medical
plans have been developed within these legislated arrangements.
Department of Human Services
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