title: [Smallpox preparedness in Denmark].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Statens Serum Institut, Medicinsk Sektion, Center for Biologisk Beredskab, og Molekylaervirologisk Laboratorium, Virologisk Afdeling, København S. erh@ssi.dk
authors.forename: Erik Deichmann
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Heegaard
authors.forename: Anders
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fomsgaard
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D012900:Smallpox Vaccine