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Scaled-back NBAF and NBAF as designed are options that could meet critical

(Phys.Org) It is “imperative” that the U.S. build a large-animal biocontainment laboratory to protect animal and public health, says a new report by the National Research Council. Two options that could meet long-term needs include the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) facility as currently designed, or a scaled-back version tied to a distributed laboratory  Read More »

Letter carriers respond to fictional bioterror attacks

(Washington Post) A total of 2 million households in five cities will have a surprise visit from their letter carrier this summer, and the carriers won’t be delivering mail. Escorted by a police officer, they will deposit up to two bottles of emergency doxycyclene in each mailbox, first responders to a fictional anthrax or other  Read More »

Swine Flu Vaccine Linked To Guillain-Barré Syndrome Risk

(Medical News Today) The 2009 influenza A(H1N1) “swine flu” vaccine, which was administered to millions of people around the world, is associated with a “small but significant risk” of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an uncommon paralyzing nerve disorder, scientists from Quebec, Canada, reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). The authors added that they believe  Read More »

Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever case 1st in 2012

(The China Post) TAIPEI–The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported Thursday the year’s first case of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) caused by hantavirus and urged the public to avoid exposure to rodents, which are carriers of the virus. “The 63-year-old pig farmer from Kaohsiung has been discharged from the hospital following treatment,” said  Read More »

Latest NBAF review due out Friday

(Dodge City Daily Globe) The National Research Council is scheduled to release a new report that assesses three options for building a new biosecurity lab in Kansas. The review set for release Friday was requested by the Department of Homeland Security as it continues the process for building the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility on  Read More »

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