Smallpox Vaccination
At a Glance
The smallpox vaccine helps the body develop immunity to smallpox. The smallpox vaccine contains the “live” vaccinia virus—not dead virus like many other vaccines. For that reason, the vaccination site must be cared for carefully to prevent the virus from spreading. Also, the vaccine can have side effects. Currently, the United States has a big enough stockpile of smallpox vaccine to vaccinate everyone in the U.S. in the event of a smallpox emergency. More...
What You Should Know
About the Disease
- CDC's main smallpox website
- Description
Symptoms, treatment, transmission, etc. - Smallpox Basics
Overview of the disease & what CDC is doing to protect you... - Questions and Answers
- Pictures of Smallpox
Warning:Some of these photos are quite graphic. - What You Should Know About a Smallpox Outbreak
- Travelers information
Information and updates on risks for travelers, precautions, prevention, etc. - Timeline of Smallpox Disease and Vaccine
Source: History of Vaccines
Vaccine Information
- Vaccine Basics
- Side Effects
- Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
- Questions and Answers
- Fact Sheet
- Someone You Are Close to May Get the Smallpox Vaccine: What You Should Know and Do
If someone you have close, physical contact with (your spouse, partner or other member of your household) is considering getting the smallpox vaccine… - CDC's Vaccine Safety website
Who Should Not be Vaccinated?
For Health Professionals
Clinical Information on Smallpox
- Smallpox Overview for Clinicians
Register with CDC, diagnosis & evaluation, contraindications, normal vaccine reactions, adverse reactions, vaccine admin, policy, and patient education - Questions & Answers for Health Professionals
- Pre-Event Vaccination
- Post-Event Vaccination
- State-by-state reports of shipments, vaccinations, and adverse events
Vaccine Recommendations
- ACIP recommendations
- Vaccination Recommendations & Policy
- Contraindications for Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine
- Package inserts (ACAM2000
, Dryvax
Feb 2010 - Info for People Selected for Smallpox Response Teams
Information for those considering getting smallpox vaccine as part of their hospital or health department’s preparedness plans
References and Resources
- Reference Materials
- Related MMWR articles, links, and references
- Travelers Health: Yellow Book
- Infection Control
- Surveillance
Provider Education
- Training & education
- Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Events Training Module
- Podcast on Smallpox Vaccine
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