[Smallpox preparedness in Denmark].
Although the likelihood of a deliberate release is considered to be minor, smallpox virus poses a worldwide terrorism security risk because it (1) can easily be disseminated and transmitted from person to person; (2) results in high mortality rates and has the potential to create a major public health impact; (3) might cause public panic and social disruption; and (4) requires special action for public health preparedness. Consequently, Statens Serum Institute and the National Board of Health have developed a Danish smallpox preparedness plan. This article discusses critical aspects of the plan, including risk analysis and a multi-tiered action plan, vaccination, analysis of clinical specimens, the establishment of active surveillance teams and generic contingency elements.
Heegaard
Erik Deichmann
ED
Statens Serum Institut, Medicinsk Sektion, Center for Biologisk Beredskab, og Molekylaervirologisk Laboratorium, Virologisk Afdeling, København S. erh@ssi.dk
Fomsgaard
Anders
A
D023482:Bioterrorism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003718:Denmark; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D012899:Smallpox / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine / Q000600:supply & distribution; D014611:Vaccination
D012900:Smallpox Vaccine