Several obstacles to vaccination have been identified, not the least of which is the uncertainty surrounding the potential threat of a deliberate release of the smallpox virus. The risk of such an exposure is presumed to be low, but the population at risk cannot be estimated should an exposure occur. As a result, the ACIP [...]

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On December 13, 2002, President Bush announced the National Smallpox Immunization Plan (NSIP) to immunize health care workers who might have to respond to patients affected by an outbreak of smallpox. This plan is designed to help local and state authorities in planning and preparedness by providing vaccine to approximately 500,000 individuals. This program is [...]

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