Smallpox Basics

• Smallpox Disease Overview
  Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination...
• Questions and Answers About Smallpox Disease
  What should I know about smallpox? Is smallpox fatal? Is there any treatment for smallpox? CDC answers common questions such as these...
• What You Should Know About a Smallpox Outbreak
  Public health officials are preparing to respond quickly and effectively to smallpox outbreaks. The public can prepare too, by being informed about the possible use of smallpox as a biological weapon and what to do if that happens...
• What CDC Is Doing to Protect the Public from Smallpox
  CDC is working with others to protect the American public in case smallpox is used as a bioterrorism weapon. These efforts include preparing health workers and developing plans for responding to outbreaks...
• What We Learn About Smallpox from Movies - Fact or Fiction
  Addresses misconceptions derived from fictional programs about smallpox...