US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program, 2003

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• Raymond Strikas; Linda Neff; Lisa Rotz; Joanne Cono; Donna Knutson; Joseph Henderson
PMID: 18284355DOI: https://doi.org/10.1086/524751

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This article discusses the US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program in 2003, which aimed to prepare for a possible smallpox outbreak. It describes how the CDC provided training, educational materials, and vaccine information. Safety measures were put in place to monitor adverse events after vaccination, including myocarditis and pericarditis linked to a specific vaccine strain. The program improved readiness for smallpox outbreaks and helped with preparedness for other threats. It highlights the importance of safety procedures during vaccinations to protect public health while addressing potential bioterrorism risks associated with the variola virus that causes smallpox disease.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; Civil Defense; Disaster Planning; Health Personnel; Immunization, Secondary; Myocarditis; Pericarditis; Smallpox; Smallpox Vaccine; United States; United States Dept. of Health and Human Services; Adolescent; Sentinel Surveillance; Bioterrorism; Mass Vaccination; Workforce

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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