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Seen by the CDC as a core public health preparedness capability (#8), the ability to dispense vaccine, antivirals, antibiotics, antitoxins and more presents no shortage of challenges. In this edition of PHP
UPDATE, we're featuring practices that address how local and state public health practitioners and partnerships tackle dispensing medical countermeasures.
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POD PRACTICES
Examples from 3 states
OKLAHOMA - A push partner program includes a focus on dispensing countermeasures in institutions. View details.
OREGON - 5 counties created partnerships and tools for dispensing during an emergency. View details.
UTAH - 2 counties exercised countermeasure distribution via bank drive-thru lanes.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 
The bombing incident in Boston highlighted the importance of a strong mass casualty response.
At its Center for Domestic Preparedness in Alabama, FEMA makes available for qualified participants training
in 10 emergency response disciplines.
Training topics range from chemical spills to incidents involving biological materials such as ricin and anthrax.
The costs of training, lodging, and transportation are covered by the US Department of Homeland Security.
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is a joint project between the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials ( ASTHO) in Washington, DC, and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy ( CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota. The Web site is a one-stop shot for concrete tools and strategies to respond to the health consequences of disasters and emergencies. Learn more about us here. UPDATE is prepared and published by the project staff at CIDRAP, and past issues are available on the site.
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