Smallpox

Smallpox (Variola) Information for adults

Smallpox (Variola): Condition information and pictures for adults - Overview. Smallpox is a disease caused by the variola virus, a virus that is carried and transmitted only in humans. Through a... Smallpox was globally eradicated in the 1970s. ...More…

"Smallpox"

Clinical Trials — Safety, Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of MVA in HSCT Subjects Lyophilized IMVAMUNE® (1x10^8 TCID50) Versus Liquid Formulation IMVAMUNE® (1x10^8 TCID50) Administered by the Subcutaneous Route and a Lower Dose Liquid Formulation IMVAMUNE® ...More…

Smallpox Vaccine and Cancer

American Cancer Society — As many older adults may recall, smallpox vaccine was once given as a part of routine childhood immunizations. At the time, few cancer patients were vaccinated, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was unheard of. Smallpox vaccination in ...More…

Smallpox Vaccine

Family Doctor — The smallpox vaccine was used until the early 1970s to wipe out smallpox worldwide. Much like other vaccines, the smallpox vaccine protects against infection by helping your body develop immunity to the smallpox virus. The smallpox vaccine is ...More…

Understanding Smallpox

National Institute of Allergy — Smallpox is a disfiguring and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by the Variola major virus. Before smallpox was eradicated, there were two forms of the disease worldwide: Variola major, the deadly disease, and Variola minor, a much ...More…

Smallpox vs. chickenpox

Mayo Clinic — Smallpox - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, vaccine prevention of this devastating disease. Smallpox is a contagious, disfiguring and often deadly disease caused by the variola virus. Few other illnesses have had such a profound ...More…

What is smallpox vaccine?

Centers for Disease Control — Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant within 4 weeks after vaccination should NOT get the smallpox vaccine. In addition, anyone who has a close contact who is pregnant should not get the vaccine (close contacts include anyone ...More…

Why Are People Worried About Smallpox?

Kids Health — You're probably wondering what smallpox is and why people are worried about it. There seems to be a lot of fear and confusion about this disease - so it helps to learn the facts. You've probably heard about smallpox in the news over the past few . ...More…

What Is Smallpox?

Kids Health — You may be wondering what smallpox is and whether you or anyone you know is at risk for getting it. Get the answers to some questions you might have in this article written just for kids. You may have heard about smallpox and wondered what it is ...More…

What CDC Is Doing to Protect the Public From Smallpox

Centers for Disease Control — Describes CDC's smallpox preparation and response activities. Includes basic information on vaccination strategies and current vaccination recommendations. Part of the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response site. Smallpox was declared globally ...More…

HRSA - Smallpox Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

The Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003, Public Law 108-20, 117 Stat. 638, authorized the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Smallpox Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The program was appropriated $42 ...More…

What We Learn About Smallpox from Movies - Fact or Fiction

Centers for Disease Control — Over the years, the writers of fictional film and television programs and movies have chosen disease outbreaks as the central theme of their storylines. The screening of F/X network's movie Telling this type of story in film or on television ...More…

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