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                    COVID-19
          
          Monkeypox virus

                    FDA Mpox Response
    
          Created by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) microbiologist, Cynthia Goldsmith, this digitally-colorized, transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by an Ebola virus virion.
      

            
      Transmission electron micrograph of an Ebola virus virion (image: CDC/Cynthia Goldsmith)

                    Ebola preparedness and response updates from FDA
    
          The best way to prevent Zika and other diseeases spread by mosquitoes is to avoid being bitten. Apply insect repellent according to label instructions. (Photo: CDC)

                    Zika virus response updates from FDA
          CBRNReactor pool at the High Flux Isotope Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Image: US Dept of Energy) - learn more about radiation and nuclear emergency preparedness

                    Radiological and nuclear preparedness and response updates from FDA
          
          Photomicrograph demonstrating some of the histopathologic changes in a human skin tissue sample infected with the variola (smallpox) virus. (Credit: CDC)
      

            
      Photomicrograph demonstrating some of the histopathologic changes in a human skin tissue sample infected with the variola (smallpox) virus. (Credit: CDC)

                    Smallpox preparedness and response updates from FDA
          Other MCM and preparedness topicsAn FDA researcher completes a 3D print of several clinical and research tools for patient-specific medicine (FDA photo)
      

            
      An FDA researcher completes a 3D print of several clinical and research tools for patient-specific medicine (FDA photo)

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          Scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, brown) surrounded by cellular debris. MRSA resists treatment with many antibiotics. Credit: NIAID
      

            
      Scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, brown) surrounded by cellular debris. MRSA resists treatment with many antibiotics. (Credit: NIAID)

                    Antimicrobial resistance information from FDA
    
          Combat medics conduct an exercise at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on Jan. 10, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

                    FDA/DoD collaborations
    
          Electronic health records are an important part of post-dispensing medical countermeasure monitoring and assessment
      

            
      Electronic health records are an important part of post-dispensing medical countermeasure monitoring and assessment

                    Medical countermeasure monitoring and assessment
    
          teddy bear with stethoscope and mask

                    Pediatric medical countermeasures
    
          Palm trees blowing in the wind on a cloudy day, representing hurricane preparedness. Learn how you can prepare for disasters before they happen.

                    Preparedness information for consumers
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