The Military Vaccine Agency hosted workshops that began an intensive process designed to retool,
refine and improve program education. This process, formally known as “Message Mapping,”
provides consistent, well-thought-out messages, the content foundation for educational products,
and is a valuable tool to educate spokespersons on the DoD Anthrax Vaccine Immunization
Program (AVIP) & the Smallpox Vaccination Program (SVP).

Anthrax   Your Health and Safety are Our #1 Concerns.   The anthrax vaccine is safe and effective.   Anthrax: The threat is real.   Vaccination offer a layer of protection in addition to antibiotics and other measures needed for certain members of the Armed Forces

Smallpox   Smallpox is contagious, deadly, and would disrupt military missions.   Smallpox vaccine prevents smallpox and we will use it carefully.   Preserving the health and safety of our people is our top concern.   The Defense Department's smallpox vaccination program is part of our national strategy to safeguard Americans against smallpox attack.