“Increased Government Preparedness for Bioterrorism and Stockpiling of Botulinum Antitoxins”
- Governments are increasingly prioritizing botulism as a bioterrorism threat due to the high toxicity of botulinum toxin
- Strategic stockpiling of antitoxins is being implemented to ensure immediate response capabilities during outbreaks or attacks
- Public health agencies are entering into long-term contracts with pharmaceutical companies for reliable antitoxin supply
- Investments are being made in cold chain infrastructure and emergency distribution channels to support national preparedness
- For instance, The U.S. Strategic National Stockpile maintains reserves of botulinum antitoxins to support bioterrorism response plans
