National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT)
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What is NACCT?
The objective of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) as specified in the legislation is to assess and provide recommendations for Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson regarding:
- The preparedness of the health care system to respond to bioterrorism as it relates to children.
- Needed changes to the health care and emergency medical service systems and emergency medical services protocols to meet the special needs of children.
- Changes, if necessary, to the National Strategic Stockpile under section 121 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 to meet the emergency health security of children.
This committee is charged with preparing a report to Secretary Thompson, within one year, containing its recommendations and other information he may request. (more about Thompson & HHS)
NACCT Recommendations to the Secretary of HHS
About NACCT
NACCT Meetings
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The public is invited to make comments on any aspect of the work of the NACCT. We welcome your participation:
Related Resources
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CDC HealthyYouth: Terrorism
From the CDC Division of Adolescent & School Health -
News
Release: Statement by Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of HHS Regarding
Report of the NACCT
(June 16, 2003) -
Pediatric
Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism A National Consensus Conference
(204 KB/56 pages)
Executive Summary 2003
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health -
American
Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of all children. -
The
Department Of Health And Human Services
The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. -
Bioterrorism
Preparedness Act includes funding for mental health - APA Online
The federal government is not only preparing the nation for the physical repercussions of a possible bioterrorism attack.
Other Resources
- Page last updated April 7, 2003
- Content source: CDC Emergency Communication System (ECS), Division of Health Communication and Marketing (DHCM), National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)
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