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Article: DoD details military smallpox vaccination program.
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- M2 Presswire
- Article date:
- December 16, 2002
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M2 PRESSWIRE-16 December 2002-US DOD: DoD details military smallpox vaccination program(C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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The Department of Defense today highlighted its plan to prepare for and respond to possible smallpox attacks against servicemembers. The Smallpox Vaccination Program is consistent with FDA guidelines and the best practice of medicine. This program supports the national smallpox preparedness plans announced by the President, but is tailored to the unique requirements of the Armed Forces. Like civilian communities, DoD will ensure preparedness by immunizing personnel based on their occupational responsibilities. These ...