A Strategy for Minimizing the Impact of Naturally Occurring Infectious Diseases of Military Importance: Vaccine Issues in the U.S. Military

Abstract

This report contains four chapters. It begins with a historical overview of the influence of naturally occurring infectious diseases on U.S. military operations and the research that has been conducted in response to the threats posed by naturally occurring infectious diseases. Chapter 2 describes the role of USAMRMC in DoD-in particular its - Research Area Directorate for Infectious Diseases that manages the Military Infectious Diseases Research Program (MIDRP) - in the acquisition of vaccines against infectious diseases; the chapter includes the committee's understanding of how current priorities emerge within the organizational context. Chapter 3 describes current naturally occurring infectious disease threats and available vaccine countermeasures. In Chapter 4, the committee presents its recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA409483

Entities

People

  • Heather C. O'maonaigh
  • Richard. Miller
  • Salem Fisseha
  • Stanley M. Lemon
  • Susan Thaul

Organizations

  • National Academy of Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Health Services
  • Immunogenicity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology