Preventive Measures to Reduce Consequences of Biological Attacks

Aims. Biological attacks on urban areas military complexes Police departments and academic, industrial and non-industrial facilities have always been a great concern of not only academic and research centers but also the mass media. Methods. Mass media and civil defense centers in a bid to prevent and lessen the devastating consequences of biological attacks subscribe to different educational methods. These methods, however, have failed to provide the desirable effects some such as the fear tactic, employed to keep people from certain risk factors, have even backfired. Results and Conclusion. In this paper, we will try to answer a few basic but important questions: why is it important to educate people on biological attacks Which mass media are the most suitable ones to convery the massage, so what methods should be applied?, What sould their contents and subjects be?, What kinds of educational aids should be used? In short, how can we lay a scientific and practical foundation for the general public so as the make more effective defense preparation against biological attacks?. A sample checklist for evaluating such program is also presented at the end.