Smallpox Vaccination: Adverse Events
Information for the public can be found on the Smallpox Vaccine page.
On this page:
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General Resources for Professionals
- Q & A: Adverse Events and Vaccine Safety
Frequently asked questions and answers for professionals
Mar 1, 2005
(last reviewed Jun 6, 2005) - Clinical Evaluation Tools for Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Reactions
Tools for clinicians
Mar 25, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet: Medical Management of Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Reactions
For clinicians. Includes information on the two medications (Vaccinia Immune Globulin & Cidofovir) that may help persons who have certain serious reactions to the vaccine
Feb 11, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet:
Investigational Vistide® (Cidofovir) Information
Drugs used to treat reactions to the smallpox vaccine
Jan 16, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet:
Investigational Vaccinia Immune Globulin (VIG) Information
Drugs used to treat reactions to the smallpox vaccine
Jan 16, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet: Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
For clinicians
Feb 19, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Reactions to Smallpox Vaccinations
Graphic clinical images of reactions to smallpox vaccinations.
Oct 1, 2002
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Fact Sheet: Adverse Reactions Following Smallpox Vaccination
For clinicians
Mar 28, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Fact Sheet: Smallpox Vaccine & Heart Problems: Information
for People Who Have Recently Received the Smallpox Vaccine
For recent vaccinees
Mar 31, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) -
Guidance for the Healthcare Community Concerning Section 304 of the Homeland Security Act
From Smallpox Q&A
Jan 17, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Algorithm for Evaluating Suspected Vaccinia Vaccination (Smallpox Vaccination) Pericarditis-Myocarditis
(103 KB/7 pages)
DoD Vaccine Healthcare Center (VHC), Version 21 July 05
The preparation of the Smallpox Myopericarditis Algorithm was due to the efforts of the many individuals affiliated with the VHC Network. -
Registries
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Smallpox Vaccine Compensation Program
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Interim Protocol for Blood and/or Vaccinia Virus Exposures (393 KB/14 pages)
Protocol for Investigating and Reporting Blood and/or Vaccinia Virus Exposures During Smallpox Vaccination
Feb 24, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Notice to Readers: National Smallpox Vaccine in Pregnancy Registry
MMWR 2003 Mar 28;52(12):256.
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References
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Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Reactions: Guidance for Clinicians
MMWR 2003 Feb 21;52(RR04):1-28.
PDF (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) -
Notice to Readers: Supplemental Recommendations on Adverse Events Following Smallpox Vaccine in the Pre-Event Vaccination Program: Recommendations of the ACIP
PDF (1.08 MB/28 pages) -
Update: Cardiac-Related Events During the Civilian Smallpox Vaccination Program — United States, 2003
MMWR 2003 May 30;52(21);492-496.
PDF (267 KB/24 pages) - Chart: Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Event Rates, 1968
Dec 31, 2002
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)