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Biological Disasters

Disaster watch · Biological Disasters

Outbreaks spread quietly

  • Wash hands often with soap and clean water
  • Stay home when unwell and follow health advisories
  • Keep vaccinations up to date and use only verified information

Outbreaks and epidemics spread fastest where information is late or wrong.

Biological Disaster

Safety guide

Outbreaks of disease caused by bacteria, viruses or toxins, spreading through people, animals, food or water.

PandemicCOVID-19 showed how a biological hazard can disrupt every part of life at once.

Before

  • Keep vaccinations up to date
  • Practise hand hygiene and safe food and water habits
  • Keep a two-week supply of essential medicines

During

  • Isolate if you have symptoms and follow health advisories
  • Wear a mask in crowded places
  • Report clusters of illness to health authorities

After

  • Complete the full course of any treatment
  • Disinfect shared surfaces
  • Support recovering patients without stigma
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Medical preparedness for outbreaks

First aid and mass casualty management training for health emergencies.

Also see: Disaster TrainingIncident Response SystemAll services