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Smallpox
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Smallpox
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The federal Department of Health and Human Services is working on a plan to recommend smallpox vaccinations for limited numbers of healthcare professionals, public health workers, and possibly others in emergency response fields. Understandably, this has raised many questions about smallpox, the potential threat of a bioterrorist smallpox attack, and who should or shouldn't be vaccinated.
We have no evidence that there is currently an increased risk of a smallpox outbreak or bioterrorism attack. However, since the terrorist attacks of 2001, the United States has vowed to become prepared for any possible future acts of terrorism and these vaccinations are a part of that preparedness.
Since, smallpox vaccinations are very different from other types of immunizations, and it's important that we all have clear information about those differences. Below, you'll find information about both the virus and smallpox vaccinations. As new information becomes available to the department we will release the information out to the public either on the web page or through the media. If your questions or concerns can’t be answered with the following information please call the department during normal business hours (419-213-4100 #3).
Smallpox Information
Fact Sheets
Brochure
PowerPoint Presentation
Links for Additional Information
Smallpox Hotlines for the General Public
- Ohio Department of Health Information Line is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 866-905-INFO (4636).
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The numbers are 888-246-2675 for English, 888-246-2857 for Spanish, and 866-874-2646 for TTY.
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