Jeffrey Koplan Quotations

Our intention at this time, and that of the Department of Health and Human Services, is to have enough vaccine available so that anybody who needs it will get it, ... Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer.

It's from a strange place. The handwriting doesn't look right. There are stains on it. You can feel something inside of it before you open it, ... Put it down, cover it. Wash your hands. Call local law enforcement.

I think there's a lot of speculation out there that really isn't pertinent or relevant to this investigation at hand.

Overweight children are at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other health problems, ... They're part of an epidemic of overweight and obesity that must be addressed so that they can lead healthier lives.

The recommendations will help communities and health care systems choose interventions that work and are well matched to their needs and capabilities,

It's a good example of a system working at all levels. In this case, the important thing was we were able to take the public health steps to protect the community first.

There is reason to feel optimistic about many of the trends in risk behavior among our young people. However, we have much left to do. Too many of our children are still engaging in activities that put them at risk for health problems now and into adulthood.

We have to provide vaccinations in places where people are being killed daily in armed conflict, ... In some of the countries we're working in, there are the worst natural disasters going on -- cyclones, floods, typhoons -- and yet the eradication effort is continuing on a daily basis.

We have demonstrated that prevention works and deserves support, ... Nevertheless, as in most areas of public health, support for prevention is frequently more rhetorical than substantive.

Though the risk of contracting inhalation anthrax from cross-contaminated mail is very, very low, it is not zero.