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7.2. Activation of health sector response
a. Warning and alerting medical services: Once a warning is activated, it is essential that the health sector conduct a rapid assessment of potential or actual risks to health and the environment. Health professionals should assess the state of victims, and alert the care network as necessary.
7.3. Investigating during the event
The primary objective of investigating health or environmental effects during an incident is to be able to provide quick advice, basically for the purpose of protection and treatment. A secondary objective is to organize epidemiological research that will contribute to the public health database and add to existing toxicological information.