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Smallpox Vaccines
Report summarizes smallpox vaccines study findings from R.A. Strikas and co-researchers
April 30th, 2008
"Variola virus, the cause of smallpox disease, has been deemed a possible bioterrorism agent. Since November 2001, federal, state, and local public health partners implemented activities to prepare for a possible smallpox outbreak," scientists in the United States report. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) produced and delivered training and educational materials for smallpox preparedness in many formats, developed detailed smallpox vaccine information statements about vaccine contraindications and vaccination site care, and established mechanisms to monitor and respond to adverse events after smallpox vaccination. The last included enhancements to...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-30)
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