Smallpox Preparedness: Considerations for Response Team Volunteers (Rebroadcast) Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast & Webcast Originally aired January 09, 2003 1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET (Rebroadcast of the December 20, 2002 broadcast)

State public health departments are working with local public health departments and hospitals to further develop their smallpox response plans, which include identifying healthcare workers and public health first responders to serve on Smallpox Response Teams. Pre-event vaccination of these Smallpox Response Teams will allow them to better protect the American public against smallpox attack. People who volunteer to receive the smallpox vaccine need to know 1) the conditions that increase the risk of a serious complication and how to assess if they should not be immunized, 2) instructions for caring for the smallpox vaccination site to avoid transmission of the vaccine virus to themselves or others, especially family or household members. This program will provide needed information to those people who are considering participation on a Smallpox Response Team. Goal Prepare potential smallpox response team volunteers to make an informed decision about vaccination. Objectives Explain the rationale for vaccination Describe the risks of vaccination to individuals and their families Demonstrate how the vaccine is administered Explain care of the vaccination site and steps to prevent transfer and transmission of the vaccine virus Describe the mild and serious vaccine complications and how they would be treated Discuss compensation issues for persons who experience vaccine complications Target Audience Healthcare workers, hospital-based personnel, and public health personnel considering participation on Smallpox Response Teams Faculty Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Questions During the day of the broadcast, you can submit questions by phone 800-793-8598 [International callers, dial 404 639-0180] or TTY 800-815-8152 [International callers, dial 404-639-0182]. During and after the broadcast submit questions by FAX 800-553-6323 [International callers, dial 404 639-0181] or email PHTN@cdc.gov. There will not be live on-air question and answer periods during the broadcast. Following the broadcast, answers to your questions will be posted on the CDC Smallpox Website at http://www.cdc.gov/smallpox. Registration and Continuing Education Information Participants are encouraged but not required to register and evaluate the broadcast/webcast on the CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online System at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who complete the evaluation. Although continuing education credit is not available for the broadcast/webcast, registration and evaluation will provide valuable feedback to CDC. Participants will have until February 10, 2003 to register and evaluate the broadcast/webcast. Participant registration will be open December 26, 2002. No site registration will be available for the broadcast/webcast. Questions about registration should be directed to 800-41-TRAIN, 404-639-1292, or email ce@cdc.gov. When emailing a request, please indicate Smallpox Preparedness: Considerations for Response Team Volunteers in the subject line. Media The program will be available in a variety of formats including live satellite broadcast, webcast and audiobridge. Following the broadcast the program will be available on videotape, archived webcast and CD-ROM. Webcast Information The program will have a live webcast and will also be available for viewing after the broadcast at the program website. Click here for webcast information. Videotapes and CD-ROMs The Public Health Foundation (PHF) will distribute videotapes and CD-ROMs, shortly after the broadcast. Contact the PHF by calling 877-252-1200, visiting http://www.phf.org, or emailing them at info@phf.org. When emailing a request, please indicate Smallpox Preparedness: Considerations for Response Team Volunteers in the subject line. Please include your name, mailing address, phone number and specify which module(s) and media type you prefer. Partners Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the dedicated support of many other organizations. tr> Goal Objectives   Target Audience Faculty Questions Registration & Continuing Education Information Media Webcast Information Videotapes & CD-ROMs Partners