Medical Protocol

[Refer to CDC’s Smallpox Response Plan for current protocol. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/prep/index.asp]

Intentional Release

In the event of an intentional release of variola virus, vaccination would be recommended for contacts of smallpox patients, and others at risk of exposure. (19:16) Persons at risk of exposure would include those involved in the direct medical or public health evaluation, care or transportation of confirmed or suspected smallpox patients; laboratory personnel who collect or process clinical specimens from confirmed or suspected smallpox patients; and people who may have contact with infectious materials (medical waste disposal, linen disposal or disinfection, and room disinfection in a facility where smallpox patients are present). 

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