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LIAISON WITH ATSDR

NMCFHPC toxicologists, epidemiologists, industrial hygienists, and public health experts provide public health support for Navy and Marine Corps environmental cleanup sites, as well as full-service consultation and support on public health issues. As the designated technical liaison between Navy and Marine Corps activities and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), we facilitate ATSDR health assessments and consultations at Navy and Marine Corps sites. Our services include the following:

Provide technical liaison between Navy and Marine Corps installations and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Coordinate ATSDR public health assessments, site visits and consultations
Coordinate petition requests for ATSDR Health Consultations
Conduct training/briefings on ATSDR for installation military and civilian leadership
Review and comment on health assessments and consultations

Web Resources

Clinicians

Clinical guidance, including recognition, management and clinical isolation guidance are generally covered by CDC: CDC Clinical Overview

Clinical management for Fleet medical personnel can be found in the NMCFHPC Fleet Mpox Medical Guidance

Clinical guidance for MTFs can be found in the DHA Mpox Guidance Update_5Sept2024

Currently, neither mpox testing nor treatment are readily available in a forward deployed operational setting. Units should identify suspected cases, isolate them, and move them for care at an MTF when operationally feasible.

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