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Smallpox Vaccination

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Information for the public can be found on the Smallpox Vaccine page.

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• Specific Topics
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• See also…

• Highlights

• Video: Smallpox Vaccine Administration
• MMWR: Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions
• Smallpox Pre-Vaccination Information Packet
• Community-Based Mass Prophylaxis: Planning Guide for Public Health Preparedness
• Guidelines for Smallpox Vaccine Packing & Shipping (792 KB/ 30 pages)

• Specific Topics

• Vaccine Administration
• Adverse Events
• Pre-Event Vaccination
• Post-Event Vaccination
• Distribution, Storage & Handling
• Training
• Patient Education

• Historical Archives

• Protecting Americans: Smallpox Vaccination Program
  December 13, 2002
• Benefits and Compensations for Smallpox Vaccine Injuries
  Description of the provisions of the Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003
  May 28, 2003
• Supplemental Guidance for Planning and Implementing the National Smallpox Vaccination Program (NSVP)
  Pre-event planning for the states
  Dec 9, 2002
• Updates on smallpox vaccine adverse events among US civilians
  Feb 13, 2004

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• Q & A (for professionals)
• State-by-state reports of shipments, vaccinations, and adverse events

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