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Smallpox Vaccination: Training
Information for the public can be found on the Smallpox Vaccine page.
On this page:
- Overview Courses with Vaccine Information
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- Vaccine Management
Overview Courses with Vaccine Information
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Training-related Questions and Materials
Frequently asked questions and answers for professionals
Mar 1, 2005
(last reviewed Jun 6, 2005 - Course: Smallpox: Disease, Prevention, & Intervention
Developed by CDC & WHO for training smallpox response teams
Dec 22, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Video & Slides: CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness
Originally aired Dec 5-6, 2002. Video & slides from satellite broadcast on preparation for vaccinating public health & healthcare personnel. Includes downloable webcasts, slides, & transcripts.
Feb 21, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Vaccine Reference Books
-
Smallpox,
Pink Book, Chapter 21, Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable
Diseases (2.64 MB/21 pages)
Updated 8th Edition (January 2004). Smallpox disease & vaccine information from standard textbook for vaccine-preventable diseases
Adverse Events
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Online Training: Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Events Training Module
Warning: may contain graphic medical images not suitable for children. Now includes Smallpox Vaccination Pocket Reference Guide.) -
Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Reactions: Guidance for Clinicians
MMWR 2003 Feb 21;52(RR04):1-28.
(5.36 MB/32 pages) -
Smallpox
Vaccination & Adverse Reactions: A Teaching Slide Set
Slide set that reviews key points in the MMWR report "Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Events: Guidance for clinicians"
Aug 7, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Smallpox
& Vaccinia Laboratory Testing: A National Training Initiative
(webcast)
Originally aired Jan 29, 2003. Resources in clinical & public health labs; indications for lab testing; types & availability of testing; test interpretation; specimen collection, handling, & transportation.
Feb 3, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Vaccine Administration
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Smallpox
Vaccine Administration Video
Common reactions following vaccination; screening for contraindications; administering vaccine; caring for vaccination site.
Jan 3, 2002
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet: Vaccination Method
For clinicians
Feb 12, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Vaccine Management
- Vaccine Clinic Operations and Management
From the webcast CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness
Feb 21, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Online Training: Smallpox Vaccine Storage & Handling
Online course to improve the ability of healthcare providers to properly store, handle, & ship smallpox vaccine. Available for CE credit.
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