PHF E-NEWS Original date: November 19, 2001
Subject: Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should KnowLive Broadcast: Thursday, December 13, 2001, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Re-broadcast: Monday, December 17, 2001, 5:00 - 7:00 PM ETSmallpox disease was eradicated from earth in 1977. Because of concerns that smallpox virus could be used as an agent of bioterrorism, providers should be familiar with the disease and the vaccine to prevent it. In this live satellite and web broadcast, a panel of experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will present information on virology, epidemiology, clinical features and diagnosis of smallpox, and the characteristics and use of smallpox vaccine. CE credits are available for this program.
A fact sheet with program details, CE credit and registration information, and instructions for obtaining satellite technical specifications is posted at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp]. Webcast links for the entire series of bioterrorism broadcasts since October 18 can be found at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp].
FREE VIDEO COPIES AVAILABLE:
The CDC will provide a single VHS videotape of the 12/13/01 program free of charge to anyone who is unable to view the live broadcast. Videotapes will be available after January 9, 2002. You can order the video from the Public Health Foundation by phone at 1-877-252-1200 (011-301-645-7773 for international calls) or online at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. Alternatively, you may send a request for a single copy of the video by sending your name and complete mailing address by e-mail (info@phf.org) or fax (301-843-0159) with "Smallpox" in the subject line. Additional copies may be purchased in packages of 5 copies for $35. To order 5-packs online, visit <Retired link> [For more current information, visit visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. There is a 15% discount on orders of 20 or more 5-packs (i.e., 100 videos).FOR THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION:
CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
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Contains authoritative and up-to-date clinical and public information regarding anthrax and other potential bioterrorism agents. Provides bioterrorism fact sheets, guidelines, notification protocols, news, Frequently Asked Questions, links, and more.ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES:
TrainingFinder.org has been expanded into TRAIN, an online learning management system. Visit TRAIN at www.TRAIN.org.
Provides information on over 40 distance learning courses for public health professionals on bioterrorism and emergency preparedness. Click on "Search" to search by the subject "Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness" or by keyword (e.g., smallpox).National Library of Medicine - MEDLINEplus Health Topic on Smallpox
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallpox.html
Contains links to pertinent smallpox information from CDC, other federal agencies, WHO, professional associations, media reports, preformulated MEDLINE searches, and more. MEDLINEplus is the NLM's consumer health information service.Updated 4-20-08