Will the people receiving anthrax vaccinations be the same ones receiving the smallpox vaccinations?
Frequently Asked QuestionsGenerally speaking, forces currently designated to receive anthrax vaccine also will receive smallpox vaccine. Additional forces will be vaccinated against smallpox given that smallpox, unlike anthrax, is contagious and can be prevented only with vaccine. The Secretary of Defense may decide in the future to expand the scope of both the anthrax and smallpox vaccination programs.
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CDC Smallpox | FAQ About Smallpox VaccineThe last case of smallpox in the United States was in 1949. The last naturally occurring case in the world was in Somalia in 1977. After the disease was eliminated from the world, routine vaccination against smallpox among the general public was stopped because it was no longer necessary for prevention. (added Nov 13, 2002)
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Frequently Asked QuestionsSmallpox vaccinations of DOD personnel will begin as soon as the vaccine is in place and medical training and troop education have been accomplished. Yes, the Department conducted major vaccination programs during WWI and WWII and servicemembers were routinely vaccinated from the 1940s until 1984. In 1984, routine military vaccinations were limited to recruits entering basic training. Between 1984 and 1990, recruit vaccinations were intermittent.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe smallpox vaccine should not be given to people taking medications that suppress their immune system. Smallpox vaccines should be spaced by one month from chickenpox vaccination. Other combinations of vaccines (e.g. smallpox and influenza or smallpox and anthrax) can be given.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThey are both known threats. Many factors go into such determinations including intelligence information, known capabilities and other variables. While we cannot quantify the threat of either one being used as a bioweapon, we know the consequences of their use could be great. Vaccination is a wise, logical step to ensure preparedness for the U.S.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe smallpox vaccine does contain another virus called vaccinia, which is “live” in the vaccine. Because the virus is live, it can spread to other parts of the body or to other people from the vaccine site. This can be prevented through proper care of the vaccination site (e.g. hand washing and careful disposal of used bandages).
Related QuestionsCDC Smallpox | FAQ About Smallpox VaccineNo. The smallpox vaccine does not contain smallpox virus and cannot spread or cause smallpox. However the vaccine does contain another virus called vaccinia, which is “live” in the vaccine. Because the virus is live, it can spread to other parts of the body or to other people from the vaccine site. This can be prevented through proper care of the vaccination site (e.g., hand washing and careful disposal of used bandages). (added Nov 13, 2002) Yes.Related Questions
Will the United States assist nations in the event of an actual smallpox or anthrax attack?
Frequently Asked QuestionsRecognizing the global threat posed by a bio-weapon attack, the U.S. Government stands prepared to lend all feasible assistance in the event of an actual anthrax or smallpox attack against a country.
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Immunizations Branch, Frequently Asked QuestionsSmallpox vaccinations were discontinued in the 1980s after the disease was eradicated, and no vaccine is currently available to the public. Some vaccine is kept by the federal government to be sent to affected areas if an outbreak occurs. No anthrax vaccine is available for the general public. Anthrax is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics. As soon as an anthrax outbreak is detected, these antibiotics can be distributed to those exposed in time to prevent disease.
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ImmunizationsIt's scary to think that someone might use the germs that cause diseases like anthrax and smallpox as weapons. But the U.S. government does not recommend immunizations for these diseases. And the vaccines are not available to the general public. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does recommend that certain people be immunized, such as some lab workers, health care workers, and military members.
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Questions and Answers about Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccinatio...Yes -- both in general, and specifically for encephalitis, eczema vaccinatum, and generalized vaccinia (1968 US data).
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CDC Anthrax Q & AAnthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic lower vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores), but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or to tissue from infected animals or when anthrax spores are used as a bioterrorist weapon.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe last case of smallpox in the United States was in 1949. The last naturally occurring case in the world was in Somalia in 1977. After the disease was eliminated from the world, routine vaccination against smallpox among the general public was stopped because it was no longer necessary for prevention, and because of the risk of adverse events from the vaccine.
Related QuestionsHow common is anthrax infection in people?
Biosecurity updates from the AVMAAnthrax in humans is rare. Most cases develop in people whose occupations place them in close contact with livestock or the contaminated products of livestock such as wool, goatskin, and pelts. Direct human-to-human transmission of anthrax is extremely unlikely.
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Winnebago County Health Department - FAQ'sPeople can catch anthrax from infected animals or contaminated animal products. Most natural infection comes from skin contact. In the past, industrial wool sorters were at high risk of infection. You can also get anthrax infection from eating raw or too-rare meat, although it is uncommon. Even more uncommon - but by far most deadly - is anthrax caught by inhaling spores. This is because a person has to inhale several thousand spores before infection can take hold.
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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about single vaccines and ...In line with Government directives, we advise parents who take up the separate vaccines that their children finish the full course of injections. Parents will be asked to sign a consent form to this effect (a copy of this may be requested). There is sometimes a shortage of mumps vaccine; we do our best to inform patients of availability. Having single vaccinations gives a better immunity level than the combined MMR jab (97% vs 87%).
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CDC Smallpox | FAQ About Smallpox VaccineCDC has received reports of cardiac events following smallpox vaccinations. Although it is unclear whether or not there is any association between smallpox vaccination and these events, CDC recommends, as a precautionary measure, that individuals who have been diagnosed by a doctor as having a heart condition with or without symptoms should not receive smallpox vaccine at this time.
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E&A: Frequently Asked Questions on SmallpoxVarious agencies are currently validating tests designed to test for the smallpox virus in the environment. The smallpox virus is fragile and in the event of an aerosol release of smallpox, all viruses will be inactivated or dissipated within 1-2 days. Buildings exposed to the initial aerosol release of the virus do not need to be decontaminated. By the time the first cases are identified, typically 2 weeks after the release, the virus in the building will be gone.
Related QuestionsAre vaccines commercially available for anthrax or smallpox?
KDHE - Health Alert Network - Questions about BioterrorismNo. Neither of these vaccines are commercially available or recommended. Because there are health risks associated with administration of smallpox vaccine, especially for people with weakened immune systems, and because of the current supply of vaccine is limited, health authorities recommend against initiating widespread vaccination for smallpox in the United States in the absence evidence of use of smallpox in a bioterrorism attack.
Related QuestionsHow does anthrax infection occur in people?
Biosecurity updates from the AVMAThree types of anthrax are seen in people: cutaneous (skin), intestinal, and inhalation. The incubation period for the disease is approximately 2 to 7 days. In people, cutaneous anthrax accounts for about 95% of all natural infections and develops when B. anthracis enters the skin through existing cuts or abrasions. Without antibiotic treatment, the death rate from cutaneous anthrax is approximately 20%; if appropriately treated, death is rare.
Related QuestionsWhat is anthrax and what are the ways that people can contract it?
FAQsAnthrax is a bacterium that forms spores. We've known about Anthrax for a long time. In fact, anthrax was categorized as one of the first occupational hazards of ancient wool-sorters. It was a much more common infection years ago, but we've had very few natural cases over the last hundred years. Anthrax typically infects the skin in more than 95 percent of cases. It can also affect the GI tract (intestines), or actually be breathed in as inhalational anthrax.
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Related QuestionsIs smallpox contagious? How is smallpox spread?
Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, smallpox is contagious. Smallpox normally spreads from contact with infected persons. Generally, direct and fairly prolonged face-to-face contact is required to spread smallpox from one person to another. People infected with smallpox exhale small droplets that carry the virus to the nose or mouth of close contacts. The greatest risk comes from prolonged close contact exposure (within seven feet) to an infected person.
Related QuestionsIs smallpox contagious before the smallpox symptoms show?
Frequently Asked QuestionsA person with smallpox is sometimes contagious with onset of fever (prodome phase), but the person becomes most contagious with the onset of rash. The infected person is contagious until the last smallpox scab falls off.
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What is smallpox and what should I know about it?
Frequently Asked QuestionsSmallpox is a very serious disease; it is contagious and sometimes fatal. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, which spreads from contact with infected persons. Natural cases of smallpox have been eradicated from the Earth. The last natural case of smallpox was recorded in 1977. In 1980, the disease was declared eradicated following worldwide vaccination programs. However, in the aftermath of the events of September and October, 2001, the U.S.
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