The Institute of Medicine will hold a Forum on Smallpox; The Scientific Basis for Vaccination Policy Options on Saturday, June 15th in Washington, DC. This one-day meeting will be a discussion of the scientific evidence that provides the foundation for smallpox immunization policy options. The goal of the forum is to obtain input from scientists, policymakers, clinicians, emergency responders, the public, and others on the options being considered by the federal government for smallpox immunization.

The meeting will be held at the National Academy of Sciences Auditorium, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend and registration is free. We ask that you register to attend the forum by completing the online registration form or by contacting Ms. Judy Estep by phone (202-334-2013), fax (202-334-2939), or email (jestep@nas.edu) and provide your name and contact information.

The Forum will be broadcast live (audio only) on the Internet
(www.nationalacademies.org) where there will be an opportunity to submit comments and questions.

Information Regarding the Forum:

• Online Registration Form
   
• Draft Agenda (still being finalized)
   
• CDC Draft Options on Use of the Smallpox Vaccine