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The plan is available in three file formats: ASCII, Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), and PostScript (.ps). The ASCII version of the plan does not contain figures. Both the .pdf and .ps files, however, contain graphics and figures and are true representations of the hard copy of the plan. Files can be downloaded by clicking below or can be downloaded directly through anonymous FTP at ftp.cdc.gov; the files can be found in the /pub/infectious_diseases/Emergplan directory.

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For a hard copy of the plan, write CDC, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Office of Planning and Health Communication - EP, MS C-14, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333.

Addressing Emerging Infectious Disease Threats: A Prevention Strategy for the United States is also available on the CDC voice/fax system. Call 404-330-1236 and leave a fax number to receive the executive summary or a name and address to receive a full copy of the document. The executive summary should be received by the caller within 15 minutes; the full report will be sent by U.S. mail.

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