ANTHRAX
Control
Isolation:
When handling infected humans or animals wear:
Kitchen Gloves, Poncho, Mask, and Eye Protection
Decontamination:
Wash or Spray all contaminated objects with:
0.5% Bleach.
Food CANNOT be decontaminated!
To decontaminate drinking water using:
USP Iodine Crystals --Saturated Solution
Add 8 grams of Iodine crystals to a 2 ounce clear
glass bottle with a bake-lite cap. NO Plastic!
Fill with water and shake vigorously for several
minutes, then let settle. Without disturbing the
sediment, withdraw 6 teaspoons (30cc) of the saturated
solution and add to a quart of tepid water. Let stand
for at least 60 min. To make more of the saturated
solution "batch", just add water to the sediment in the
two-ounce bottle and shake.
Remember: When there is no more sediment
—start another "batch".
Contamination Prevention:
Eat only sealed foods.
Drink only sealed water.
Avoid air conditioning.
Avoid crowds.
Wear a face mask.
Wear kitchen gloves.
Wear a poncho.
Wear boots.
Think
Disposal: Human or Animal
Do NOT burn carcasses—bury them with quick lime.
The fire will burst the lungs of the carcass and spread the spores.
Sanitation
Anthrax spores will survive for years. However,
re-aerosolization by movement of vehicles or humans is very unlikely.
Rigid "cleanliness" must be enforced!
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