CDC policy on unused smallpox vaccine, October 17, 2005

CDC has developed this policy on unused smallpox vaccine in response to questions raised by several smallpox vaccination programs and to provide a recommendation on maintaining a readiness to respond to an attack involving the use of smallpox. The sections below describe why CDC recommends that all smallpox vaccination programs should continue to maintain unopened vials of Dryvax \uae vaccine to assure a readiness to respond to a smallpox outbreak or to continue vaccination activities.Introduction -- Background -- Unopened vials of smallpox vaccine -- Opened smallpox vaccine vials -- Smallpox vaccine disposal.200