New Web-based training course from CDC: Smallpox Vaccine Storage and Handling.The National Immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. Program (NIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) has announced the availability of Smallpox Vaccine smallpox vaccine n. A vaccine containing vaccinia virus suspensions that is inoculated subcutaneously to immunize against smallpox. Storage and Handling, an interactive Web-based training course. The overall goals of the course are to ensure proper storage, handling, and shipping of the smallpox vaccine by health care providers and to support the national emergency preparedness response to bioterrorism events. Four modules cover vaccine distribution, storage, handling, and safeguarding. The course also provides a glossary. Internet resources, and a section addressing frequently asked questions. The intended audience includes staff in state and local health departments, hospital emergency room technicians, nurses, laboratory workers, physicians, and first responders first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency . Continuing-education credits are offered for various professions. The course is available free of charge on the National Immunization Program Web site at www2.cdc.gov/nip/isd/spoxvsh/launchl.html. Send questions and comments about this training program to NIP/CDC by e-mail at nipinfo@cdc.gov. |
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