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Last Updated: 15 Sep 08
    Smallpox
    Variola
 

www.smallpox.mil


stain of variola

Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The name smallpox is derived from the Latin word for “spotted” and refers to the raised bumps that appear on the face and body of an infected person.

 
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POLICIESmore...
  Department of Defense Participation in ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine Post-Maketing Research Requirements PDF  15 Apr 08
 Author: Casscells
  Update to Clinical Policy for the Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccination Program PDF  01 Apr 08
 Author: Casscells
  Coast Guard Smallpox Vaccine Program (SVP) PDF  03 Mar 08
 Author: Tedesco

CLINICALmore...
  Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccine Literature Review PDF  11 Apr 08
 (as of 11 April 2008)
  Newly Licensed Smallpox Vaccine to Replace Old Smallpox Vaccine  29 Feb 08
 MMWR
  Pregnancy Discovered After Smallpox Vaccination - IV-VIG PDF  25 Jan 08
 Information Paper

ACIP GUIDELINESmore...
  Recommendations for Using Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event Vaccination Program   04 Apr 03
 Supplemental Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
  Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine  22 Jun 01
 Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

AFEB RECOMMENDATIONSmore...
  DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense - 2007-01  26 Feb 07
 Recommendations of the Defense Health Board (DHB)
  DoD Immunization Program for Biowarfare Defense  22 Aug 05
 Recommendations of the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board (AFEB)
  DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense  18 Jun 04
 Recommendations of the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board (AFEB)

SERVICE MESSAGESmore...
  ALNAV PDF  27 Feb 08
 TRANSITION FROM CURRENT DRYVAX SMALLPOX VACCINE TO ACAM2000 SMALLPOX VACCINE
  ALARACT PDF  14 Feb 08
 DOD'S TRANSITION TO ACAM2000 BRAND OF SMALLPOX VACCINE
  ALCOAST PDF  30 Jan 08
 COAST GUARD SMALLPOX VACCINE PROGRAM UPDATE - TRANSITION FROM DRYVAX TO ACAM2000

MMQC MESSAGESmore...
  MMQC-08-1181  09 May 08
 SUBMITTING EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND DESTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR EXPIRED OR COMPROMISED ANTHRAX AND SMALLPOX VACCINE / INFORMATION BULLETIN
  MMQC-08-1136  28 Mar 08
 WEYTH / DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRYVAX BRAND OF SMALLPOX VACCINE (SMA) / INFORMATION BULLETIN
  MMQC-08-1072  15 Feb 08
 WYETH / DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRYVAX BRAND OF SMALLPOX VACCINE (SMA) / INFORMATION BULLETIN

VACCINE INFOmore...
  Vaccine Deployment Guidance - ACAM2000 PDF  24 Mar 08
  ACAM2000 Vial Stopper Raw Material Content PDF  14 Mar 08
 Latex-free Stopper Information Letter
  ACAM2000 Expiration Chart PDF  29 Feb 08
 Conversion table detailing 17 months expiration dating from date of shipment

SAFETY/ADVERSE EVENTSmore...
  Vaccine Healthcare Centers Network (VHC)
 For specialized immunization consultation and care.
  Pericarditis-Myocarditis Evaluation Tables PDF  14 Mar 08
 Vaccine Healthcare Center
  ACAM2000 Vial Stopper Raw Material Content PDF  14 Mar 08
 Latex-free Stopper Information Letter

CONSUMERmore...
  Smallpox Vaccination: Patient Education  30 Nov 07
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  FDA Approves New Smallpox Vaccine  04 Sep 07
 FDA Consumer Update - ACAM2000

QUESTIONS & ANSWERSmore...
 Smallpox Policy
 Smallpox Threat
 Smallpox – The Disease
 Smallpox in the Environment
 Smallpox – Vaccine Description
 Smallpox – Vaccine Effectiveness
 Smallpox Vaccine – Safety
 Smallpox Vaccine – Cardiac Related Reactions
 Questions and Answers for Household Members and Community Members
 Healthcare Workers
 How To Administer Smallpox Vaccine
 Treating Complications of the Smallpox Vaccination
 Evidence of Immunity and Vaccination – Response Interpretation
 Vaccination Site Care
 Linen Precautions For Hospital Workers and Institutional Settings After Smallpox Vaccination


LIBRARYmore...
Disease: Smallpox
Author(s): Cummings JF, Polhemus ME, Hawkes C, Klote M, Ludwig GV, Wortmann G
Title: Persistence of Vaccinia at the Site of Smallpox Vaccination
Publication: Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008; 46:000–000
Date: 2008
Subject: Vaccine-Safety
Link:
File: Cummings2008CID000.pdf
 
 
Disease: Smallpox
Author(s): Lewis FS, Norton SA, Bradshaw RD, Lapa J, Grabenstein JD
Title: Analysis of cases reported as generalized vaccinia during the US military smallpox vaccination program, December 2002 to December 2004
Publication: American Academy of Dermatology
Date: 2006
Subject: Vaccine-General
Link:
File: SallyLewisJAADpiece.pdf
 
 
Disease: Smallpox
Author(s): Talbot TR, Peters J, Yan L, Wright PF, Edwards KM
Title: Optimal Bandaging of Smallpox Vaccination Sites to Decrease the Potential for Secondary Vaccinia Transmission Without Impairing Lesion Healing
Publication: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Date: 2006
Subject: Vaccine-Safety
Link:
File: ICHE_nov06_vol27_no11.pdf
 
 


TOOLKITmore...
  ACAM2000 Transition Briefing  [PPT]  [PDF]  View mulitmedia version  07 May 08
 Briefing highlighting differences between Dryvax and ACAM2000 smallpox vaccines
  Smallpox Healthcare Provider's Briefing  [PPT]  [PDF]  View mulitmedia version  11 Apr 08
 Training for vaccinators on the DoD Smallpox Program, including safety and pre-vaccination screening
  Smallpox Individual's Briefing  [PPT]  [PDF]  View mulitmedia version  11 Apr 08
 Important information on smallpox for the vaccinee

TOP RESOURCESmore...
  Smallpox Healthcare Provider's Briefing  [PPT]  [PDF]  View mulitmedia version  11 Apr 08
 Training for vaccinators on the DoD Smallpox Program, including safety and pre-vaccination screening
  Smallpox Individual's Briefing  [PPT]  [PDF]  View mulitmedia version  11 Apr 08
 Important information on smallpox for the vaccinee
  Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccine Literature Review PDF  11 Apr 08
 (as of 11 April 2008)

FORMSmore...
  Medical Note for Screening for Contraindications  PDF  07 Apr 08
 2-page format, STANDARD FORMAT
  Initial Competency Assessment: Smallpox Vaccine Administration PDF  07 Mar 08
 MILVAX Agency
  Initial Competency Assessment: Smallpox Vaccine Reconstitution PDF  07 Mar 08
 MILVAX Agency

PLANNING DOCUMENTSmore...
  COAST GUARD SMALLPOX VACCINE PROGRAM (SVP)
 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M6230.10
  Implementation Instructions for Transition to ACAM2000™ in the Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccination Program PDF  23 Jan 08
  Software/Application: Maxi-Vac Computer Program
 Free program for planning optimal large-scale smallpox vaccination clinics

IMAGESmore...
    
smallpox register    
    
smallpox certificate    
    
smallpox certificate    

PACKAGE INSERTmore...
  ACAM2000 (Acambis)
 Package Insert
  Dryvax (Wyeth)
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  Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (VIGIV) (Cangene)
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