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Firm wins $55 million contract for smallpox drug   09/05/2008

Smallpox drug does well in first human safety test   05/08/2008

CDC reports vaccinia infections in lab workers   04/21/2008

CDC retires one old smallpox vaccine, keeps another   03/07/2008

US military switching to new smallpox vaccine   02/08/2008

FDA approves Acambis smallpox vaccine   09/04/2007

Danish firm wins US contract for new smallpox vaccine   06/05/2007

FDA panel recommends smallpox vaccine approval   05/18/2007

WHO postpones smallpox virus destruction by 4 years   05/18/2007

CDC reports on soldier's son who had severe vaccinia infection   05/17/2007

CDC reports sexual transmission of vaccinia   05/04/2007

HHS offers plan for defense against biological threats   04/25/2007

Danish firm expects to sell smallpox vaccine to US   04/18/2007

Son of vaccinated soldier has severe vaccinia infection   03/19/2007

CDC rates hospital bioterrorism preparedness   12/11/2006

Soldier's death possibly linked to shots for smallpox, flu   06/26/2006

WHO defers decision on destroying smallpox virus   06/05/2006

Study shows few serious problems among smallpox vaccinees   12/14/2005

US seeks stockpile of safer smallpox vaccine   08/16/2005

Persistence of smallpox immunity may have protected against monkeypox in 2003   08/11/2005

WHO smallpox vaccine reserve gains support   06/01/2005

Smallpox shots caused unexpected side effects in CDC study   04/29/2005

IOM says poor communication hurt CDC smallpox efforts   03/11/2005

FDA approves VIG for smallpox shot complications   02/24/2005

Smallpox exercise shows shortages of vaccine   01/19/2005

US pledges smallpox vaccine for world stockpile   12/10/2004

Monkeys serve as first animal model of smallpox   10/14/2004

Topical cidofovir shows promise in treating vaccinia-infected mice   10/11/2004

Further contracts awarded for weakened smallpox vaccine   10/04/2004

1950s smallpox vaccine passes dilution test   09/10/2004

More military personnel to get anthrax and smallpox shots   07/01/2004

Pilot study to probe cardiac effects of smallpox vaccine   06/16/2004

NIAID funds network to study eczema vaccinatum   05/20/2004

Smallpox shots didn't harm 10 HIV-infected troops   04/15/2004

Myopericarditis cases complicate Acambis smallpox vaccine trials   04/13/2004

Benign rashes seen in first-time smallpox vaccinees   03/17/2004

FDA offers guidance on testing drugs for smallpox-shot side effects   03/12/2004

Weakened smallpox vaccine performs well in animals   03/10/2004

DoD reports complications in smallpox shot program   02/17/2004

Contact vaccinia in soldier's baby linked to breast-feeding   02/12/2004

HHS sets rules for smallpox vaccine injury compensation   12/15/2003

Vaccines might have contributed to death of Army reservist   11/19/2003

Myocarditis in DoD smallpox vaccinees, though still rare, shows increase   11/13/2003

Scientists research antidotes to super mousepox virus   11/06/2003

International conference on smallpox preparedness set in Geneva   10/14/2003

Smallpox vaccine - heart attack link unlikely, historical study suggests   10/06/2003

Smallpox veterans see role for postexposure vaccination   10/01/2003

CDC: Smallpox responders wouldn't need revaccination in outbreak   09/25/2003

Voluntary smallpox vaccination could yield low herd immunity   09/16/2003

Researcher defends view that smallpox shot may give lasting protection   09/12/2003

Tests suggest Acambis smallpox vaccine may have safety advantage   08/21/2003

D. A. Henderson critiques report on duration of smallpox immunity   08/21/2003

Protective effect of smallpox vaccine may last decades   08/19/2003

General public should only receive smallpox vaccination in limited settings, says IOM   08/14/2003

Smallpox vaccination program continues, despite lower-than-anticipated numbers   08/08/2003

CDC eyes possible smallpox vaccine?cardiomyopathy link   07/23/2003

Study will compare bandages for smallpox shot sites   07/17/2003

Diluted smallpox vaccine found effective for revaccinations   07/17/2003

Smallpox shot program called safe despite heart complications   06/25/2003

ACIP: Don't broaden smallpox vaccination program now   06/20/2003

Midwest monkeypox cases are first in Western Hemisphere   06/09/2003

Monkeypox outbreak probe expands to 33 cases   06/09/2003

IOM again calls for pause in smallpox shot program   05/29/2003

Encephalitis case may be complication of smallpox shot   05/22/2003

In funding guidelines, HHS urges states to press on with smallpox efforts   05/14/2003

States to get $100 million extra for smallpox program   05/06/2003

103 women had smallpox shots during or before pregnancy, CDC says   05/02/2003

GAO: CDC should clarify next steps in smallpox program   05/01/2003

Survey suggests half of states could give smallpox shots to all   05/01/2003

Congress passes smallpox vaccine compensation plan   04/14/2003

CDC reports four more cardiac episodes in smallpox vaccinees   04/10/2003

Senate committee backs GOP smallpox compensation plan   04/03/2003

CDC reports heart problems in three more smallpox vaccinees   04/03/2003

Heart inflammation cases rise in smallpox vaccinees; CDC broadens deferral   04/01/2003

Military smallpox vaccinee dies of heart attack; ACIP considers options   03/28/2003

Link between smallpox vaccine and myocarditis looks more likely   03/27/2003

IOM again urges caution in smallpox shot program   03/27/2003

CDC tells heart patients to avoid smallpox shot for now   03/26/2003

Senate panel approves 'BioShield,' nixes smallpox compensation plan   03/20/2003

HHS to distribute $1.4 billion in biodefense funds to states   03/20/2003

Skin lesions reported in three contacts of smallpox vaccinees   03/13/2003

Smallpox vaccine compensation plan gets mixed reviews   03/07/2003

HHS plan would aid health workers injured by smallpox vaccine   03/06/2003

CDC reports eye infections in two contacts of smallpox vaccinees   03/06/2003

Millions of clinical workers to get smallpox information packets   03/04/2003

CDC reports possible generalized vaccinia in smallpox vaccinee   02/27/2003

HHS awards contracts to develop safer smallpox vaccine   02/25/2003

No serious reactions in first 4,200 civilians to get smallpox shots   02/20/2003

CDC to take second look at safety needle for smallpox shots   02/19/2003

Myocarditis case among few reactions in DoD smallpox shot program   02/13/2003

Smallpox vaccination count doubles with boost from Florida   02/12/2003

Host of personal computers will boost hunt for smallpox drug   02/11/2003

No adverse reactions in first 687 smallpox shots, CDC says   02/06/2003

Many doses of smallpox vaccine shipped, but few shots given so far   02/05/2003

ACIP advises three needle jabs, not 15, for first-time smallpox shot   01/31/2003

Smallpox look-alike case yields lessons in rapid diagnosis   01/31/2003

DoD reports two 'noteworthy' complications in smallpox shot program so far   01/31/2003

CDC ships more smallpox vaccine as calls for safeguards continue   01/28/2003

CDC offers clinicians guidance on smallpox vaccination reactions   01/28/2003

Smallpox vaccine trial in children nixed because of supply outlook   01/27/2003

Thompson authorizes liability protection for those giving smallpox shots   01/24/2003

Connecticut begins smallpox shot effort with three healthcare workers   01/24/2003

Three states and Los Angeles County first to get smallpox vaccine   01/23/2003

IOM urges CDC to move slowly on smallpox vaccinations   01/21/2003

Smallpox inoculation plan must go forward, says CDC chief   01/21/2003

ACIP says people living with babies can get smallpox shot   01/15/2003

FDA cautions smallpox vaccinees to wait before donating blood   12/31/2002

CDC expects most hospitals listed in state plans will give smallpox shots   12/26/2002

Survey suggests most have misconceptions about smallpox   12/20/2002

VaxGen to seek US licensing for attenuated smallpox vaccine   12/19/2002

Polls say half to two thirds of Americans would get smallpox shot if offered   12/17/2002

Half of second target group for smallpox shots may refuse them, officials estimate   12/16/2002

Bush announces smallpox vaccination plan for military, health workers   12/13/2002

Some health workers, troops likely to get smallpox shots soon; public in 2004   12/12/2002

Infectious disease experts oppose smallpox shots for public   12/11/2002

Most states met CDC deadline to file pre-event smallpox vaccination plans   12/10/2002

HHS seeks comments on proposed trial of smallpox vaccine in children   12/09/2002

With smallpox vaccination campaign likely, CDC seeks to expand VIG supply   12/05/2002

Study to check smallpox immunity in people inoculated decades ago   11/26/2002

Decision on smallpox vaccinations expected soon, Osterholm says   11/18/2002

CIA believes four nations have secret smallpox virus stocks, report says   11/07/2002

HHS seeks comments on proposed trial of smallpox vaccine in children   11/06/2002

FDA licenses repackaged smallpox vaccine from federal stockpile   11/05/2002

CDC notes 25th anniversary of world's last smallpox case   10/25/2002

ACIP suggests which hospital workers need smallpox shots; total could reach 500,000   10/18/2002

Contact vaccinia risk was low in 1960s but could be higher today   10/16/2002

Medical societies not jumping on bandwagon for mass smallpox vaccination   10/09/2002

Smallpox exposure overrules all contraindications to vaccination, CDC plan says   09/25/2002

CDC issues how-to plan for mass vaccinations in event of smallpox outbreak   09/23/2002

Acambis says its smallpox vaccine worked well in second trial   09/20/2002

Atopic dermatitis could rule out smallpox shots for large share of population   09/17/2002

Acambis reports successful phase I trial of cell-culture-grown smallpox vaccine   09/05/2002

Smallpox vaccination decision in White House hands   09/04/2002

Smallpox vaccine's effect may last 35 years, researchers say   08/30/2002

Study says mass vaccination far better than targeted response in smallpox attack   07/15/2002

Scope of smallpox vaccination program not yet decided, HHS officials say   07/10/2002

Trial of Aventis smallpox vaccine getting under way   06/28/2002

ACIP urges smallpox shots only for response teams, some hospital workers   06/21/2002

Protein that foils complement system may be key to smallpox virulence   06/11/2002

Nearly 60% of public would want smallpox vaccination if available   06/11/2002

Smallpox vaccination policy: CDC sets meeting schedule, seeks electronic input   05/31/2002

Survey finds major gaps in physicians' and public's knowledge of smallpox   05/16/2002

CDC to hear from the public on smallpox vaccination issues   05/14/2002

Camelpox and smallpox viruses called very close relatives   05/06/2002

Mass smallpox vaccination in US could cause 285 deaths   04/26/2002

Study to test effects of smallpox vaccine in previously vaccinated people   04/05/2002

NIAID study: Diluted smallpox vaccine remains potent   03/29/2002

Aventis to give millions of smallpox vaccine doses to US government   03/29/2002

Aventis has cache of up to 90 million doses of smallpox vaccine   03/28/2002

Cidofovir derivative shows promise as oral drug for smallpox   03/26/2002

In simulated smallpox attack, vaccine shortage crippled national response   03/25/2002

Wide range of smallpox research efforts cited in WHO decision to retain virus stocks   02/15/2002

Early in a smallpox outbreak, each patient could infect 10 to 12 more   12/17/2001

AMA not supporting immediate national smallpox vaccination program   12/07/2001

Acambis wins new contract to supply 155 million doses of smallpox vaccine   11/30/2001

CDC smallpox plan favors focused vaccination program over mass campaign   11/27/2001

CDC preparing teams to deal with smallpox threat   11/08/2001