Smallpox - Variola Virus Infection
What you need to know about smallpox - a variola virus infection.
Smallpox - The Disease
Although smallpox has been eradicated, it poses a threat as a biological weapon. Find out more about smallpox infection – the cause, the appearance of the rash, and what can be done about it.
Although smallpox has been eradicated, it poses a threat as a biological weapon. Find out more about smallpox infection – the cause, the appearance of the rash, and what can be done about it.
Smallpox in the News
This once conquered disease is back in the limelight. Find out more about the controversy that surrounds the United States’ new national smallpox response plan.
This once conquered disease is back in the limelight. Find out more about the controversy that surrounds the United States’ new national smallpox response plan.
The History of Smallpox
The history of the rise and fall of smallpox is a success story for immunization and public health. Find out more about how this once dreaded disease was eradicated.
The history of the rise and fall of smallpox is a success story for immunization and public health. Find out more about how this once dreaded disease was eradicated.
The Smallpox Vaccine
Find out what you need to know about the affects of the smallpox vaccine.
Find out what you need to know about the affects of the smallpox vaccine.
The Smallpox Vaccine Decision
Should you get the smallpox vaccine or not? This article will help you weigh the risks and benefits of getting this potentially dangerous vaccine.
Should you get the smallpox vaccine or not? This article will help you weigh the risks and benefits of getting this potentially dangerous vaccine.
Smallpox Vaccine Risks for People With Allergies
People with certain allergic skin conditions should NOT get the smallpox vaccine. Find out more about why.
People with certain allergic skin conditions should NOT get the smallpox vaccine. Find out more about why.
What We Know (And Don't Know) About Smallpox
More facts about the controversy over smallpox.
More facts about the controversy over smallpox.
Smallpox Information for Parents
Information for parents about smallpox and cutaneous anthrax in children.
Information for parents about smallpox and cutaneous anthrax in children.
Department of Health and Human Services Smallpox Website
A clearinghouse of information from the U.S. government about all aspects of the smallpox infection and immunization.
A clearinghouse of information from the U.S. government about all aspects of the smallpox infection and immunization.
CDC Smallpox Information
Updated information about smallpox from the Centers for Disease Control - CDC.
Updated information about smallpox from the Centers for Disease Control - CDC.