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 - prevention, causes, how it spreads
• Smallpox vaccine - what you need to know - basic information on vaccination
• Smallpox vaccine overview - prevention, causes, how it spreads
• Who should not receive the vaccine - health conditions that increase risk
• Side effects (reactions) of vaccination - normal, uncommon & severe reactions
• Frequently asked questions - and answers from the CDC
• Live virus vaccines and vaccinia - how the vaccines work

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

Resources for health professionals

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

Information hotline for California residents 1-800-550-5234

For detailed info on Smallpox from CDC »

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.