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What supplies are included in Strategic National Stockpile push packages?
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The Strategic National Stockpile program maintains 50-ton "push packages" designed to be deployed rapidly in the event of a public health emergency, such as a biological attack. These packages contain a comprehensive array of supplies, including:
- Vaccines
- Medicines
- Decontamination agents
- Emergency medical equipment1
These stockpiles are strategically stored in a dozen locations across the United States to ensure they can be distributed quickly to assist in emergency response efforts.1