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In an Emergency
1. Call the Poison Center Hotline (1-800-222-1222) if you or another person have been exposed to something that might cause an unwanted and/or unexpected reaction.
2. Remain calm - the majority of poison emergencies can be resolved quickly; over the phone
3. Call 9-1-1 if the person is unconscious or has difficulty breathing.
Bioterrorism Resources
The following resource documents have been developed by the Illinois Poison Center (IPC), the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). In all cases of suspected bioterrorism activity, immediately notify IDPH. If you suspect a poisoning exposure from any of the following agents, call the IPC at 1-800-222-1222.
Treatment Guidelines
These guidelines were developed to assist in familiarizing healthcare providers with early recognition, reporting and treatment for a broad range of biological, chemical and nuclear events. Patients may require none, some or all of the recommendations described in the guideline. These guidelines should not be construed to prohibit such flexibility.
Click on any of the links below to download a PDF of the document.
How to Recognize the Epidemiological Signs of a Potential Bioterrorism Event
Category A Agents
Category B Agents
Clostridium Perfringens Toxins
Radiation
Treatment of Internal Contamination with Radioactive Isotopes
Chemical Agents
Additional Resource Documents
Local County Health Department Phone Numbers
Common Disaster Preparedness Abbreviations
FAQ's Regarding Bioterrorist Agents - Intended for the General Public
Your Guide to Disaster Preparedness
Bioterrorism Syndromes Poster
Click here to download a poster that lists bioterrorism syndromes, primary signs and symptoms, treatment recommendations and more.
Click here for the general IPC Resource Library.
