Skip Navigation Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
nav image
nav image CDC Home Search Health Topics A-Z
Emergency Preparedness & Response Home What's New Search Contact Us
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Site-wide links
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Agents, Diseases, & Other Threats
•
Bioterrorism Agents
•
Chemical Agents
•
Mass Trauma
•
Natural Disasters
•
Radiation Emergencies
•
Recent Outbreaks & Incidents
Lab Information
Training
Preparation & Planning
Surveillance
Preparedness & Children
News
Related Links
En Español
Preparación y respuesta para casos de emergencia
National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT)
On this page:
• NACCT: Recommendations to the Secretary
• What is NACCT?   •   NACCT Meetings
• About NACCT   •   Contact Us
What is NACCT?
 return to the top

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)
About NACCT
return to the top
• Bill Summary & Status for the 107th Congress
To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
• Guidelines for Focus Areas - March 6, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (88 KB/4 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (64 KB/3 pages)
The objective of the National Advisory Committee, as specified in the Legislation, is to provide, by June 6, 2003, a report to Health and Human Services Secretary Thompson that will assess and provide recommendations
NACCT Meetings
 return to the top
• Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (398 KB/35 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (201 KB/35 pages)
• Meeting Agenda - May 21, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (105 KB/1 page)
Microsoft Word Word (37 KB/1 page)
• Meeting Minutes - April 30, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (321 KB/29 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (153 KB/29 pages)
• Meeting Agenda - April 30, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (68 KB/2 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (32 KB/2 pages)
• National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, Conference Call Meeting
In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following Federal advisory committee conference call meeting... (April 7, 2003)
• National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Meeting
 In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following Advisory Committee meeting. (March 6, 2003)
• Membership Roster - March 6, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (70 KB/2 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (34 KB/2 pages)
• Federal Consultants - March 6, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (64 KB/1 page)
Microsoft Word Word (28 KB/1 page)
•

Federal Advisors - March 6, 2003
Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (98 KB/3 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (42 KB/3 pages)
• Meeting Agenda - March 6, 2003
 Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (91 KB/5 pages)
Microsoft Word Word (52 KB/5 pages)
Contact Us
return to the top
• Public Comments (nacct@cdc.gov): The public is invited to make comments on any aspect of the work of the NACCT. We welcome your participation.
Related Resources
• 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
Adobe Acrobat Reader (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 :
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network 
• Bioterrorism Bill With Clinton Child Protection Provisions To Be Signed Into Law 
• Children's Health Fund 
• National Association of Children's Hospitals (N.A.C.H.)
•

The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV)
Top of Page


Home | What's New | Search | Contact Us

Page last modified June 1, 2004
   
    Home   |   Policies and Regulations   |   Disclaimer   |   Contact Us
Safer, Healthier People

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A
Tel: 404-639-3311 | Public Inquiries: 888-246-2675 • español 888-246-2857 • TTY 866-874-2646		 FirstGovHHS Department of Health
and Human Services