NEWS SCAN: Bacterial co-infection in H1N1, tracking flu vaccine effectiveness, new BSE cow details, monkeypox scare, honing disease surveillance  Apr 27, 2012

Cowpox infection in US lab worker called a first  Apr 27, 2012

NEWS SCAN: Poxvirus treatment, Haiti cholera vaccinations on hold, rhinovirus disinfection  Mar 13, 2012

NEWS SCAN: Contact vaccinia cases, cholera decline in Haiti  Dec 21, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Smallpox drug contract probe, childhood vaccine opt-outs  Nov 28, 2011

NEWS SCAN: H5N1 death of Indonesian mother, asymptomatic H5N1, smallpox drug controversy, swine-origin flu  Nov 14, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Weakened smallpox vaccine, Chagas disease in Europe, polio in Afghanistan, pedicure infections  Sep 16, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Treatment for EHEC neuropathy, GI infections in UK, more Colorado listeriosis, Korea dumps smallpox vaccine, RSV season  Sep 8, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Pool-linked E coli outbreak, malaria R&D boom, smallpox drug contract changed, polio in Pakistan  Jun 29, 2011

Panel calls for refining, paring select-agent list  Jun 15, 2011

WHA delays decision on smallpox virus destruction  May 24, 2011

Smallpox virus destruction talks falter at WHA  May 23, 2011

Experts: Regulatory issues are main reason for keeping smallpox virus  May 18, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Smallpox destruction, measles updates, travel-related salmonellosis, vaccine for pneumonic plague  May 13, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Smallpox vaccine contract, tainted tap at pharmacy, first dengue test, E coli in hazelnuts, C diff test, H1N1 tracking  Apr 11, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Four contact vaccinia cases, polio vaccination in Sierra Leone  Mar 28, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Preserving smallpox, countermeasure vaccines, public health cuts, polio steps, malaria in Rwanda, H1N1 immune response  Mar 21, 2011

Vaccinia infections shared link to martial arts gym  Mar 17, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Smallpox priorities, polio in Africa, H5N1 spread from gut, West Nile vaccine  Mar 17, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Fate of smallpox stocks, USDA E coli sampling, H1N1 mutation, pandemic rationing, dengue in Miami  Mar 3, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Grant for smallpox antiviral, final sprout outbreak total, poliovirus in Delhi sewage  Feb 16, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Smallpox vaccine trial, cholera update  Feb 2, 2011

NEWS SCAN: Smallpox samples, Korea's ag outbreaks, US chikungunya, Salmonella outbreak, food-safety funding, anti-vaccine messaging  Jan 18, 2011

Expert says US should agree to destroy smallpox virus stocks  Jan 11, 2011

Unique parapoxvirus found in 2 US deer hunters  Jan 3, 2011

SIGA gets federal contract to produce smallpox antiviral  Oct 14, 2010

NEWS SCAN: Anthrax-smallpox vaccine; flu in Australia, India; dengue in Virgin Islands  Oct 5, 2010

NEWS SCAN: Monkeypox rising in Congo, smallpox vaccine deliveries slow, H5N1 case in Egypt  Aug 31, 2010

NEWS SCAN: New smallpox vaccine delivered, biodefense funding targeted  Jul 13, 2010

Firm says weakened smallpox vaccine has good safety profile  Nov 14, 2008

Firm wins $55 million contract for smallpox drug  Sep 5, 2008

Smallpox drug does well in first human safety test  May 8, 2008

CDC reports vaccinia infections in lab workers  Apr 21, 2008

CDC retires one old smallpox vaccine, keeps another  Mar 7, 2008

US military switching to new smallpox vaccine  Feb 8, 2008

FDA approves Acambis smallpox vaccine  Sep 4, 2007

Danish firm wins US contract for new smallpox vaccine  Jun 5, 2007

FDA panel recommends smallpox vaccine approval  May 18, 2007

WHO postpones smallpox virus destruction by 4 years  May 18, 2007

CDC reports on soldier's son who had severe vaccinia infection  May 17, 2007

CDC reports sexual transmission of vaccinia  May 4, 2007

HHS offers plan for defense against biological threats  Apr 25, 2007

Danish firm expects to sell smallpox vaccine to US  Apr 18, 2007

Son of vaccinated soldier has severe vaccinia infection  Mar 19, 2007

CDC rates hospital bioterrorism preparedness  Dec 11, 2006

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

WHO defers decision on destroying smallpox virus  Jun 5, 2006

Study shows few serious problems among smallpox vaccinees  Dec 14, 2005

US seeks stockpile of safer smallpox vaccine  Aug 16, 2005

Persistence of smallpox immunity may have protected against monkeypox in 2003  Aug 11, 2005

WHO smallpox vaccine reserve gains support  Jun 1, 2005

Smallpox shots caused unexpected side effects in CDC study  Apr 29, 2005

IOM says poor communication hurt CDC smallpox efforts  Mar 11, 2005

FDA approves VIG for smallpox shot complications  Feb 24, 2005

Smallpox exercise shows shortages of vaccine  Jan 19, 2005

US pledges smallpox vaccine for world stockpile  Dec 10, 2004

Monkeys serve as first animal model of smallpox  Oct 14, 2004

Topical cidofovir shows promise in treating vaccinia-infected mice  Oct 11, 2004

Further contracts awarded for weakened smallpox vaccine  Oct 4, 2004

1950s smallpox vaccine passes dilution test  Sep 10, 2004

More military personnel to get anthrax and smallpox shots  Jul 1, 2004

Pilot study to probe cardiac effects of smallpox vaccine  Jun 16, 2004

NIAID funds network to study eczema vaccinatum  May 20, 2004

Smallpox shots didn't harm 10 HIV-infected troops  Apr 15, 2004

Myopericarditis cases complicate Acambis smallpox vaccine trials  Apr 13, 2004

Benign rashes seen in first-time smallpox vaccinees  Mar 17, 2004

FDA offers guidance on testing drugs for smallpox-shot side effects  Mar 12, 2004

Weakened smallpox vaccine performs well in animals  Mar 10, 2004

DoD reports complications in smallpox shot program  Feb 17, 2004

Contact vaccinia in soldier's baby linked to breast-feeding  Feb 12, 2004

HHS sets rules for smallpox vaccine injury compensation  Dec 15, 2003

Vaccines might have contributed to death of Army reservist  Nov 19, 2003

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

Scientists research antidotes to super mousepox virus  Nov 6, 2003

International conference on smallpox preparedness set in Geneva  Oct 14, 2003

Smallpox vaccine - heart attack link unlikely, historical study suggests  Oct 6, 2003

Smallpox veterans see role for postexposure vaccination  Oct 1, 2003

CDC: Smallpox responders wouldn't need revaccination in outbreak  Sep 25, 2003

Voluntary smallpox vaccination could yield low herd immunity  Sep 16, 2003

Researcher defends view that smallpox shot may give lasting protection  Sep 12, 2003

Tests suggest Acambis smallpox vaccine may have safety advantage  Aug 21, 2003

D. A. Henderson critiques report on duration of smallpox immunity  Aug 21, 2003

Protective effect of smallpox vaccine may last decades  Aug 19, 2003

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

Smallpox vaccination program continues, despite lower-than-anticipated numbers  Aug 8, 2003

CDC eyes possible smallpox vaccine-cardiomyopathy link  Jul 23, 2003

Diluted smallpox vaccine found effective for revaccinations  Jul 17, 2003

Study will compare bandages for smallpox shot sites  Jul 17, 2003

Smallpox shot program called safe despite heart complications  Jun 25, 2003

ACIP: Don't broaden smallpox vaccination program now  Jun 20, 2003

Monkeypox outbreak probe expands to 33 cases  Jun 9, 2003

Midwest monkeypox cases are first in Western Hemisphere  Jun 9, 2003

IOM again calls for pause in smallpox shot program  May 29, 2003

Encephalitis case may be complication of smallpox shot  May 22, 2003

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

States to get $100 million extra for smallpox program  May 6, 2003

103 women had smallpox shots during or before pregnancy, CDC says  May 2, 2003

Survey suggests half of states could give smallpox shots to all  May 1, 2003

GAO: CDC should clarify next steps in smallpox program  May 1, 2003

Congress passes smallpox vaccine compensation plan  Apr 14, 2003

CDC reports four more cardiac episodes in smallpox vaccinees  Apr 10, 2003

CDC reports heart problems in three more smallpox vaccinees  Apr 3, 2003

Senate committee backs GOP smallpox compensation plan  Apr 3, 2003

Heart inflammation cases rise in smallpox vaccinees; CDC broadens deferral  Apr 1, 2003

Military smallpox vaccinee dies of heart attack; ACIP considers options  Mar 28, 2003

Link between smallpox vaccine and myocarditis looks more likely  Mar 27, 2003

IOM again urges caution in smallpox shot program  Mar 27, 2003

CDC tells heart patients to avoid smallpox shot for now  Mar 26, 2003

HHS to distribute $1.4 billion in biodefense funds to states  Mar 20, 2003

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

Skin lesions reported in three contacts of smallpox vaccinees  Mar 13, 2003

Smallpox vaccine compensation plan gets mixed reviews  Mar 7, 2003

CDC reports eye infections in two contacts of smallpox vaccinees  Mar 6, 2003

HHS plan would aid health workers injured by smallpox vaccine  Mar 6, 2003

Millions of clinical workers to get smallpox information packets  Mar 4, 2003

CDC reports possible generalized vaccinia in smallpox vaccinee  Feb 27, 2003

HHS awards contracts to develop safer smallpox vaccine  Feb 25, 2003

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

CDC to take second look at safety needle for smallpox shots  Feb 19, 2003

Myocarditis case among few reactions in DoD smallpox shot program  Feb 13, 2003

Smallpox vaccination count doubles with boost from Florida  Feb 12, 2003

Host of personal computers will boost hunt for smallpox drug  Feb 11, 2003

No adverse reactions in first 687 smallpox shots, CDC says  Feb 6, 2003

Many doses of smallpox vaccine shipped, but few shots given so far  Feb 5, 2003

Smallpox look-alike case yields lessons in rapid diagnosis  Jan 31, 2003

DoD reports two 'noteworthy' complications in smallpox shot program so far  Jan 31, 2003

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

CDC ships more smallpox vaccine as calls for safeguards continue  Jan 28, 2003

CDC offers clinicians guidance on smallpox vaccination reactions  Jan 28, 2003

Smallpox vaccine trial in children nixed because of supply outlook  Jan 27, 2003

Connecticut begins smallpox shot effort with three healthcare workers  Jan 24, 2003

Thompson authorizes liability protection for those giving smallpox shots  Jan 24, 2003

Three states and Los Angeles County first to get smallpox vaccine  Jan 23, 2003

IOM urges CDC to move slowly on smallpox vaccinations  Jan 21, 2003

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

ACIP says people living with babies can get smallpox shot  Jan 15, 2003

CDC expects most hospitals listed in state plans will give smallpox shots  Dec 26, 2002

Survey suggests most have misconceptions about smallpox  Dec 20, 2002

VaxGen to seek US licensing for attenuated smallpox vaccine  Dec 19, 2002

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

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

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

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

Infectious disease experts oppose smallpox shots for public  Dec 11, 2002

Most states met CDC deadline to file pre-event smallpox vaccination plans  Dec 10, 2002

Most public comments oppose testing smallpox vaccine in children  Dec 9, 2002

With smallpox vaccination campaign likely, CDC seeks to expand VIG supply  Dec 5, 2002

Study to check smallpox immunity in people inoculated decades ago  Nov 26, 2002

Decision on smallpox vaccinations expected soon, Osterholm says  Nov 18, 2002

CIA believes four nations have secret smallpox virus stocks, report says  Nov 7, 2002

HHS seeks comments on proposed trial of smallpox vaccine in children  Nov 6, 2002

FDA licenses repackaged smallpox vaccine from federal stockpile  Nov 5, 2002

CDC notes 25th anniversary of world's last smallpox case  Oct 25, 2002

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

Contact vaccinia risk was low in 1960s but could be higher today  Oct 16, 2002

Medical societies not jumping on bandwagon for mass smallpox vaccination  Oct 9, 2002

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

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

Acambis says its smallpox vaccine worked well in second trial  Sep 20, 2002

Atopic dermatitis could rule out smallpox shots for large share of population  Sep 17, 2002

Acambis reports successful phase I trial of cell-culture-grown smallpox vaccine  Sep 5, 2002

Smallpox vaccination decision in White House hands  Sep 4, 2002

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

Study says mass vaccination far better than targeted response in smallpox attack  Jul 15, 2002

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

Trial of Aventis smallpox vaccine getting under way  Jun 28, 2002

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

Nearly 60% of public would want smallpox vaccination if available  Jun 11, 2002

Protein that foils complement system may be key to smallpox virulence  Jun 11, 2002

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

Survey finds major gaps in physicians' and public's knowledge of smallpox  May 16, 2002

CDC to hear from the public on smallpox vaccination issues  May 14, 2002

Camelpox and smallpox viruses called very close relatives  May 6, 2002

Mass smallpox vaccination in US could cause 285 deaths  Apr 26, 2002

Study to test effects of smallpox vaccine in previously vaccinated people  Apr 5, 2002

NIAID study: Diluted smallpox vaccine remains potent  Mar 29, 2002

Aventis to give millions of smallpox vaccine doses to US government  Mar 29, 2002

Aventis has cache of up to 90 million doses of smallpox vaccine  Mar 28, 2002

Cidofovir derivative shows promise as oral drug for smallpox  Mar 26, 2002

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

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

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

AMA not supporting immediate national smallpox vaccination program  Dec 7, 2001

Acambis wins new contract to supply 155 million doses of smallpox vaccine  Nov 30, 2001

CDC smallpox plan favors focused vaccination program over mass campaign  Nov 27, 2001

CDC preparing teams to deal with smallpox threat  Nov 8, 2001