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May 13, 2002

U.S. IMMUNIZATION NEWS

"Forums Planned on Smallpox Options"

USA Today (www.usatoday.com) (05/13/02) P. 5D

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be holding public forums throughout the United States to discuss the various options being considered for smallpox vaccination.  These possibilities include recommending that some or all Americans be vaccinated before a bioterrorist attack of smallpox occurs, or waiting until such an attack actually takes place.  Following the public hearings, recommendations will then be made to a government vaccine advisory committee on June 19 and 20.

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