Health Alerts, Advisories, Notifications, and Updates

There are no current health alerts for smallpox.

Surveillance

• CDC Enhanced Surveillance and Case Reporting

Vaccine Information

Smallpox is eradicated. Smallpox vaccine is not recommended for the general population.

• CDC Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Events and Reaction Images

Diagnostics and Treatment

• CDC Smallpox Diagnosis and Evaluation Page
• CDC Smallpox Clinical Disease and Images
• Poster for Evaluating Patients for Smallpox

Reporting to PDPH

Smallpox is an immediately notifiable condition. Upon suspicion of smallpox, report smallpox cases to PDPH by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or calling 215-686-4514 after normal business hours.

Health Educational Materials

• CDC What is Smallpox?
• CDC Smallpox Vaccine Basics

Links and Resources

• CIDRAP Smallpox Page
• OSHA Smallpox Page

Guidelines for Management and Control

Guidelines
All Facilities	JAMA Smallpox as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management CDC Medical Management of Adverse Reactions CDC Smallpox Prevention and Treatment CDC Smallpox Treatment for Clinicians Smallpox Specimen Collection and Transport Guidelines Evaluating Patients for Smallpox Protocol