CDC: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Response - Smallpox The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). CDC mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Here it gives information on smallpox basics, diagnosis/evaluation, lab testing, infection control, surveillance & investigation, vaccination, medical management of smallpox.
American College of Physicians - Smallpox The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. Hete it gives quick facts about smallpox and vaccination, images of smallpox and its mimics.
World Health Organization: Fact Sheets - Smallpox The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It's mission is attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Here it gives information on historical significance, forms of disease, clinical fiatures, infectivity, transmission, treatment, management of outbreak, infection control in facilities, smallpox vaccines (duration of protection, complications, contraindications).
