About Smallpox

The last naturally occurring case of the disease was in Somalia in 1977. Routine vaccination for smallpox was discontinued in the U.S. in 1972. Could smallpox be used as a bioterrorist weapon?

• Smallpox
  How much of a threat is smallpox? Find out, along with basic information about smallpox disease. Translated into 11 languages.
  
  
• CDC: Smallpox
  CDC comprehensive site on smallpox, including basics on the disease and vaccine, and specific information for health professionals.
  

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Please report any suspected cases of bioterrorism diseases or symptoms immediately by telephone to MDH at 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414.

High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Toolbox for Frontline Health Care Facilities
The core of the Toolbox is a new screening algorithm that can be integrated into routine clinical workflows. This algorithm is combined with simple planning, training, and exercise tools that facilities can use and modify to ensure preparedness components are in place and regulatory requirements are met. In addition, an HCID Readiness Binder has been created which contains point of care tools to help aid responses to any suspect HCID situation. This Toolbox will be continually updated in response to user needs. The recommendations in this Toolbox are meant to create a standard for Minnesota Frontline facilities and are not regulatory.

If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.