Smallpox
For information on Smallpox Vaccination, see the Smallpox Vaccination Page.
Websites
Summary Information
Clinician and Laboratory Resources
- Smallpox Information for Clinicians (CDC)
- Preventing Transmission of Smallpox Virus in Healthcare Facilities (CDC)
- Smallpox Evaluation/Diagnosis (CDC)
- Evaluating Patients for Smallpox: Acute, Generalized Vesicular or Pustular Rash Illness Protocol (CDC)
- Smallpox: Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS)
- Clinical Diagnosis of Smallpox (WHO)
- Smallpox Information for Laboratory Personnel (CDC)
- FDA approves the first drug with an indication for treatment of smallpox (FDA)
- Clinical Guidance for Smallpox Vaccine Use in a Postevent Vaccination Program (CDC)
For more information/guidance on Smallpox Vaccination, see the Smallpox Vaccination page. - Smallpox (CIDRAP)
- Smallpox (USAMRIID's Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook)
(See pages 85-92) - Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare: Smallpox and Related Orthopoxviruses (Office of the Surgeon General, Dept of the Army)
- Visual Diagnosis for Category A Agents (Logical Images)
Resources for Public Health Officials
- Smallpox Information for Public Health Departments and Healthcare Facilities (CDC)
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Clinical Guidance for Smallpox Vaccine Use in a Postevent Vaccination Program (CDC)
For more information/guidance on Smallpox Vaccination, see the Smallpox Vaccination page. - Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Smallpox [Variola] (DHSS)