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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