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Web Pages |
Smallpox |
Information about history, pathology, treatment, prevention, eradication with references. |
Smallpox: Clinical and Epidemiologic Features |
Describes in detail the disease characteristics. |
The Demon in the Freezer |
The story of how smallpox, a disease of officially eradicated became the biggest bioterrorist threat we now face. |
LearnWell Online Course |
A short course for nursing continuing education on smallpox. |
Smallpox Information Center |
A focused selection of information to help the general public understand the issues with this disease. |
Edward Jenner |
Exhibit marking his first experimental vaccination against the disease. |
UN's smallpox terror alert |
The relation of smallpox with terrorism and terrorist attacks. |
SmallPox News |
Information and suggestions for Public Health response and planning for smallpox. Explanations and description of vaccinia (live virus) inoculation. |
AAP Supports 'Ring Vaccination' in Case of Smallpox Outbreak |
American Academy of Pediatricians policy statement supporting vaccinating only contacts of any future smallpox cases, given the currently low risk of widescale bioterrorist attacks and the potential for bad reactions. |
CDC - Smallpox Information |
guide to smallpox including basic facts, history, vaccination facts, treament information, and other reference materials |
Smallpox Virus Illustrations |
Computer graphic illustrations of the smallpox virus showing its external appearance, internal structure and life cycle. |
eMedicine - Smallpox |
Dr. Christopher Hogan offers a review of smallpox symptoms, vaccine history, mortality statistics, and vaccination options. Includes pictures of smallpox infection in affected adults and infants. |
Smallpox |
By Whale: A look at this diseases severity and infectiousness, vaccine damage and failures and links to articles. |
Smallpox Mass Vaccination Readiness Plan |
Educational information regarding smallpox, its vaccine, and emergency procedures in the event of an outbreak. Company offers to create similar websites for local public health organizations in the US. |