MCM Issues
FDA works to address numerous issues related to public health security. Find information on MCM-related emergency preparedness and response topics.
Information about medical countermeasure (MCM)-related issues is provided by FDA, U.S. government agencies, and other partners, working together to protect the U.S. from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, and emerging infectious diseases.
Emerging Infectious Diseases
CBRN
Other MCM and preparedness topics
![An FDA researcher completes a 3D print of several clinical and research tools for patient-specific medicine (FDA photo)](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/12-01-2022T02:57/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/Advanced_mfg_Drupal_1600px_sm.jpg?itok=uhKVvpUy)
Advanced manufacturing
![Scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, brown) surrounded by cellular debris. MRSA resists treatment with many antibiotics. Credit: NIAID](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/12-01-2022T02:57/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/MRSA_1600px.jpg?itok=cjUbuJAZ)
Antimicrobial resistance information from FDA
![Combat medics conduct an exercise at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on Jan. 10, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/12-01-2022T02:57/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/military_medical_1600px.jpg?itok=dV0hDsVC)
FDA/DoD collaborations
![Electronic health records are an important part of post-dispensing medical countermeasure monitoring and assessment](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/12-01-2022T02:57/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/ehr_1600px.jpg?itok=P8GXEHxK)
Medical countermeasure monitoring and assessment
![teddy bear with stethoscope and mask](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/12-01-2022T02:57/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/bear_1600px.jpg?itok=Hq6N4b0N)
Pediatric medical countermeasures
![Hurricane approaching the East coast of the United States. Information for consumers on you can prepare in advance for emergencies including hurricanes. (Image of Hurricane Irene, courtesy of NOAA and NASA)](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/12-01-2022T02:57/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/hurricane_Irene_1600px.jpg?itok=Wi9m9RQv)