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Infection Control 8-Minute Solution: Smallpox Vaccine



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Award(s):
HeSCA, Bronze Award

Aurora Award, Golden Award

Healthcare staff are encouraged to take part in the nationwide Smallpox response plan. This program gives workers the information they need to make an informed decision regarding participation.

This program produced in association with:


Clinical Advisor(s):
William Schaffner, MD
Tom Talbot, MD
Vicki Brinsko, RN, BA

Program Details

Program includes:
  • 8 minute visual presentation available in DVD or VHS
  • Available upon request 1 Free Site License per viewing address*

Program Description


Learning Objective: To provide healthcare professionals with the information they need to make an informed decision on whether or not to participate in the nationwide Smallpox response plan



Healthcare professionals should be educated so that they can make an informed decision on whether or not to participate in the nationwide Smallpox response plan.

This award-winning program addresses the Smallpox vaccine and will help your staff:

  • Understand how smallpox is transmitted
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of smallpox
  • Identify who should and should not get the vaccine
  • Understand how the vaccine works to prevent the disease
  • Be aware of side effects and complications associated with the vaccine

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Use this program for:
  • General staff education
  • Mandatory training
  • Annual In-service training
  • New employee education
  • Nursing education

 


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