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Smallpox: References
Information for the public can be found on the Smallpox Disease page.
Highlights
- Medical Management of Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Adverse Reactions: VIG and Cidofovir
- Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (interactive)
- Consensus Statement: Smallpox as a Biological Weapon: Medical & Public Health Management
- MMWR: Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions
Clinical Care
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List of Medications Contraindicating Receipt of Smallpox Vaccine
Apr 25, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet: Medical Management of Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Reactions
For clinicans. Includes information on the two medications (Vaccinia Immune Globulin & Cidofovir) that may help persons who have certain serious reactions to the vaccine
Feb 11, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent
MMWR 2001 Oct 19;50(41):893-897.
(168 KB/20 pages)
Diagnosis & Evaluation
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Smallpox: Disease, Prevention, & Intervention
Developed by CDC & WHO for training smallpox response teams
Dec 22, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (interactive version)
Provides information for clinicians on clinical features, diagnosis, & treatment of smallpox & the characteristics & use of smallpox vaccine. - Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (video)
May 8, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Rash Illness Evaluation
From the webcast CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness
Feb 21, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Preparation & Planning
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Recommendations for Using Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event Vaccination Program
MMWR 2003 Apr 4;52(RR07);1-16.
(236 KB/20 pages) -
Consensus Statement: Smallpox as a Biological Weapon: Medical & Public Health Management
Henderson D, Inglesby T, Bartlett J, Ascher MS, Eitzen E, Jahrling, PB
JAMA 1999 Jun 9;281(22):2127-2137.
(361 KB/11 pages)
Abstract
Concise, bulleted summary of the full article
(165 KB/6 pages) - Cooperative Agreement Award Notice & Grant Guidance
- Smallpox Response: Smallpox Vaccine and Vaccination Strategies
From the ICEID 2002 Webcast
Mar 25, 2002
Response
- Aftermath of a Hypothetical Smallpox Disaster
Bardi J
Emerging Infectious Diseases 1999 Jul-Aug;5(4):547-551. -
Amendment
to Extend January 24, 2003 HHS Declaration Regarding
Administration of Smallpox Countermeasures
(12 KB/2 pages)
Extends the 2003 declaration regarding smallpox vaccine administration for another year, until & including Jan 23, 2005.
Jan 22, 2004
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
HHS
Declaration Regarding Administration of Smallpox Countermeasures (215 KB/5 pages)
Jan 24, 2003 declaration from the Secretary of Health & Human Services. See also the 2004 extension of this declaration.
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Modeling Potential Response to Smallpox as a Bioterrorist Weapon
Meltzer MI, Damon I, LeDuc JW, Millar JD
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2001 Nov-Dec;7(6):959-969.
Surveillance
- Smallpox: An Attack Scenario
O'Toole T
Emerging Infectious Diseases 1999 Jul-Aug;5(4):540-546. - Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Statement on Smallpox Preparedness & Vaccination
Jun 18, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - CDC Guidance for Post-Event Smallpox Planning
Guidance for recipients of federal funding through the Public Health Preparedness & Response for Bioterrorism (PHPRB) Cooperative Agreement
Dec 16, 2002
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent
MMWR 2001 Oct 19;50(41):893-897.
(168 KB/20 pages)
Vaccination
- Smallpox Vaccination Pocket Reference Guide
Warning: may contain graphic medical images not suitable for children.
Feb 26 , 2003 -
Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Reactions: Guidance for Clinicians
MMWR 2003 Feb 21;52(RR04):1-28.
(5.36 MB/32 pages) -
Notice to Readers: Supplemental Recommendations on Adverse Events Following Smallpox Vaccine in the Pre-Event Vaccination Program: Recommendations of the ACIP
(1.08 MB/28 pages) -
Cardiac Adverse Events Following Smallpox VaccinationUnited States, 2003
MMWR 2003 Mar 28;52(12):248-250.
(1.21 MB/28 pages) - Chart: Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Event Rates, 1968
Dec 31, 2002
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Historical Archives
- Supplemental Guidance for Planning & Implementing the National Smallpox Vaccination Program (NSVP)
Pre-event planning for the states
Dec 9, 2002
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