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MCM Issues

FDA works to address numerous issues related to public health security. Find information on MCM-related emergency preparedness and response topics.

Information about medical countermeasure (MCM)-related issues is provided by FDA, U.S. government agencies, and other partners, working together to protect the U.S. from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, and emerging infectious diseases.

 


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Emerging Infectious Diseases

3D illustration of coronavirus

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

CBRN

Reactor 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 topics

An 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)

Advanced manufacturing & public health emergencies
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
Hurricane approaching the East coast of the United States. Information for consumers on you can prepare in advance for emergencies including hurricanes. (Image of Hurricane Irene, courtesy of NOAA and NASA)

Preparedness information for consumers

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