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Infectious Disease Emergencies

Infectious disease emergencies are circumstances caused by biological agents, including organisms such as bacteria, viruses or toxins with the potential for significant illness or death in the population.

Health Alerts

Read the most recent Health Alerts sent to San Francisco Practitioners.  Submit your contact information to receive health alerts.

Recognizing Bioterrorism

Learn which diseases have the potential for causing infectious disease emergencies. Click here for a list of potential Bioterrorism agents.

Get Prepared

Learn how to prepare yourself and your family for an infectious disease emergency.

Infectious Disease Emergency Response (IDER) Plan.

Read San Francisco's Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan.

Preparedness Activities

Learn about preparedness programs and activities.

Emergency Exercises

Review past and future activities to test and improve the IDER Plan.

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