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Article: Smallpox vaccine adverse events monitoring and response system for the first stage of the smallpox vaccination program. (Notice to Readers).

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MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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February 7, 2003
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Smallpox vaccination of civilian volunteer health-care workers began on January 24, 2003. As of February 4, a total of 37 states and counties have received shipments of smallpox vaccine, and 18 states and counties have begun smallpox vaccination; no serious adverse events have been reported. To monitor the occurrence of adverse events associated with vaccination, both those expected on the basis of previous experience and possible new unexpected adverse events, CDC and state health departments have established the Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Events Monitoring and Response System. The system also will be used to monitor the effectiveness of contraindication screening, identify ... 







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