Bioterrorism Preparedness Program

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DESCRIPTION

MATERIALS INCLUDED

Smallpox Vaccination Program

Presidential Announcement of Smallpox Vaccination Program, December 13, 2002

Protecting Americans: Smallpox Vaccination Program

Background Information on Smallpox

Historical and Current Information on Smallpox Outbreaks and Treatment

Smallpox Overview

Smallpox Vaccination: An Important Decision

Background Information on Vaccine

Information on Live Virus Vaccines and Smallpox (Vaccinia)

Smallpox Vaccine Overview

Information on Live Virus Vaccines and Vaccinia

Smallpox VIS (Vaccine Information Statement)

Contraindications

People Who Should NOT Get the Smallpox Vaccine

Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Contraindications

HIV Counseling and Testing Services

Reactions

Reactions after Smallpox Vaccination

Reactions after Smallpox Vaccination

Adverse Reactions Following Smallpox Vaccination

Smallpox Vaccine: Adverse Event Rates, 1968

Vaccine Administration

Information on Method of Vaccination

Smallpox Vaccination Method

Smallpox Vaccination Method and Reactions

Follow-up Care of Vaccination Site

Caring for the Smallpox Vaccination Site and Medical Management of Adverse Reactions

Caring for the Smallpox Vaccination Site

Medical Management of Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Adverse Reactions

Diagnosis/Evaluation of Smallpox

Patient Evaluation and Clinical Images of Smallpox

Slidesets (from Dr. Artenstein's 1/03 presentation)

Evaluating Patients for Smallpox (Poster)

Smallpox: Clinical and Epidemiologic Features (EID Article)

RI Department of Health Contacts

Key Roles and Contact Information for the RI Bioterrorism Preparedness Team

RI Department of Health Contact List

Commitment to Hospital in Emergency

Roles and Responsibilities of Smallpox Response Team Members

Sign Up Form to Participate on the Smallpox Response Team

Liability

Federal, State, and Employer Liability Issues Regarding the Smallpox Vaccination Program

Questions and Answers on Section 304 of the Homeland Security Act (Liability Issues)

Consent Form (available soon from CDC)

Employer Liability Information

Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Smallpox Questions and Answers: The Disease and the Vaccine

Smallpox Preparedness: Information to Support Public Health and Clinical Personnel Planning for Smallpox Vaccination

References

Training Opportunities, Materials and Websites for More Information

Training Opportunities and Materials

Websites