Vaccine Basics
Information for the General Public
Information for health professionals can be found on the Smallpox Vaccination page.
What You Need to Know About the Smallpox Vaccine
What Happens After Vaccination?
What to Know If You're Considering Vaccination
Frequently Asked Questions
- Pre-Event Vaccination NEW! March 13, 2009
- Post-Event Vaccination NEW! March 13, 2009
- Contraindications and Screening NEW! March 13, 2009
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding NEW! March 13, 2009
- Vaccine Storage and Distribution NEW! March 13, 2009
Related Resources
- Content source: Division of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (DBPR), National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID), Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID)
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