Smallpox

You may be hearing about smallpox vaccinations in the news. This site is designed to answer your questions about smallpox and the vaccination.

Smallpox facts

New! Smallpox prevaccination packet here

• Basic facts
  Easy to understand basics
• Overview of Smallpox [Word doc]
  Prevention, causes, how it spreads
• Smallpox vaccine - what you need to know [PDF]
  Basic information on vaccination
• Smallpox vaccine overview [Word doc]
  Prevention, causes, how it spreads
• Who should not receive the vaccine [Word doc]
  Health conditions that increase risk
• Side effects (reactions) of vaccination [Word doc]
  Normal, uncommon & severe reactions
• Frequently asked questions [Word doc]
  Answers from the CDC
• Live virus vaccines and vaccinia [Word doc]
  How the vaccines work

• Datos de informacion en Espanol
• Generalidades de la Viruela [PDF]
• Generalidades de la Vacuna [PDF]
• ¿Quiénes NO Deben Recibir la Vacuna Contra la Viruela? [PDF]
• Reacciones Posteriores a la Vacunación Contra la Viruela [PDF]
• Información Sobre Vacunas de Virus Vivos y Vaccinia [PDF]

Resources for health professionals

• Smallpox prevaccination packet for patients
• CDC Resource Kit for Health Professionals
• CDC Adverse Event Rates Chart [PDF]
• Vacuna Contra la Viruela: Porcentajes de Casos Adversos [PDF]
• Smallpox posters and worksheets

Information hotline for California residents 1-800-550-5234
For more detailed information on Smallpox from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention click here

Our thanks to the CDC for information and content used on this website.

All information is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for appropriate professional advice.