Smallpox Vaccination: Review of the Implementation of the Military Program
Abstract
On December 13, 2002, in response to growing concern that a terrorist or hostile regime might have access to the smallpox virus and attempt to use it against the American people, the President announced the formation of the National Smallpox Vaccination Program. The program has two componentsone responsible for vaccinating civilians and another responsible for vaccinating military personnel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for implementing the civilian component of the National Smallpox Vaccination Program. TheDepartment of Defense (DOD) is responsible for implementing the military component of the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- AD1105777
Entities
People
- Marjorie E. Kanof
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office