Smallpox Vaccination

For information on Smallpox Disease, see the Smallpox Page.

Websites

Smallpox Vaccination (CDC)

Bioterrorism: Smallpox (CIDRAP)

Military Smallpox Vaccination Program (DOD)

Smallpox Vaccine (FDA)

Fact Sheets and Q&As

Vaccine Overview (CDC)

Smallpox Vaccine Information Statement (CDC)

FDA Approves Second-Generation Smallpox Vaccine (FDA)

Q&As: Public Health and Clinical Personnel Planning for Smallpox Vaccination (CDC)

Review/Summary Information

DHSS - Smallpox Vaccination: Normal and Adverse Reactions (March 12, 2004)

Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions: Guidance for Clinicians (CDC)

Recommendations for Using Smallpox Vaccine in a Pre-Event Vaccination Program, April 2003 (ACIP & HICPAC)
Supplements the 2001 ACIP Statement on Smallpox Vaccine

Smallpox: Comprehensive Medical Summary (CIDRAP/IDSA)

Smallpox Vaccination: A Review, Part 1 - Background, Vaccination Technique, Normal Vaccination and Revaccination, and Expected Normal Reactions (CID)

Smallpox Vaccination: A Review, Part 2 - Adverse Events (CID)

Smallpox Guideline (AHRQ)

AAP Policy Statement: Smallpox Vaccine (AAP)

Note that most of these documents do not include a discussion of smallpox vaccine and cardiac events. For more information on this topic, see the section entitled "Adverse Events & Management" in the right-hand column of this page.

Laboratory Specimens

Vaccinia Virus (Smallpox Vaccine-Related) & Other Rash Illness Investigation Lab Support (DHSS)

Rash Illness Kit (DHSS)

Specimen Collection of Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Virus (CDC)

CDC Smallpox Response Plan

Smallpox Response Plan and Guidelines (CDC)

Smallpox (Pre-Event*) Pre-Vaccination Information Packet

Smallpox Pre-Vaccination Information Packet (CDC)

Training Opportunities and Materials

Smallpox Vaccine Administration (CDC)

Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Events Training Module (CDC)

Smallpox: Training (CDC)

*That is, in the absence of an event that could result in exposure to smallpox (variola) virus, such as the appearance of smallpox cases, or the known release of variola virus by bioterrorists.

Information on the Current Smallpox Vaccine

Newly Licensed Smallpox Vaccine to Replace Old Smallpox Vaccine (CDC)

Questions and Answers: ACAM2000 Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine (FDA)

FDA Approves Second-Generation Smallpox Vaccine (FDA)

ACAM2000 Package Insert (FDA)

ACAM2000 Medication Guide (FDA)

Contraindications to Smallpox Vaccine in the Pre-Event* Setting

Smallpox Vaccine Information Statement (CDC)
See the section entitled "WHO SHOULD NOT GET SMALLPOX VACCINE, OR SHOULD WAIT?"

Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Contraindications - Information for Clinicians (CDC)

Smallpox Pre-Vaccination Information Packet (CDC)

Smallpox Vaccine Administration & Take Evaluation

Evaluation of Takes and Non-Takes (CDC)

Comparison of Reactions for First-Time Vaccinees and Revaccinees (CDC)

Care of the Vaccination Site

ACAM2000 Medication Guide (FDA)

Smallpox Vaccine Information Statement (CDC)
See the section entitled "WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT AFTER VACCINATION?"

Normal Reactions Following Smallpox Vaccination

Normal Vaccination Reactions (Including Normal Variants) (CDC)

Adverse Reactions & Management

ACAM2000 Medication Guide (FDA)

Smallpox Vaccine Information Statement (CDC)
See the section entitled "WHAT ARE THE RISKS FROM THE SMALLPOX VACCINE?"

Smallpox Vaccination: Adverse Events (CDC)

Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Events Training Module (CDC)

Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Reactions: Guidance for Clinicians (CDC)

Surveillance Guidelines for Smallpox Vaccine (vaccinia) Adverse Reactions (CDC)

Smallpox Vaccination: A Review, Part 2 - Adverse Events (CID)

Resources Regarding Cardiac Adverse Events (DOD)

Update: Adverse Events Following Civilian Smallpox Vaccination (CDC)

Military Smallpox Vaccination Program: Adverse Event Info (DOD)

Household Transmission of Vaccinia Virus from Contact with a Military Smallpox Vaccinee (CDC)

Secondary and Tertiary Transfer of Vaccinia Virus Among U.S. Military Personnel (CDC)

Webcast: Clinical Management of Adverse Events Following Smallpox Vaccination (CDC)

Public Health Response

Vaccinia, Adverse Reactions (DHSS)

Other Information

Smallpox Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (HRSA)