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Implementing a smallpox vaccination program aboard an aircraft carrier.

Jeff Apple1, Patrick Hare, Chris Crerar

  • 1USS Constellation, Medical Department, San Diego, CA, FPO AP 96635-2780, USA.

Military Medicine
|July 30, 2004
PubMed
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Smallpox vaccination is feasible and safe on aircraft carriers, even with anthrax vaccination. This study found minimal adverse events and manpower loss during a large-scale smallpox vaccination program.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Military Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • Aircraft carriers present unique challenges for mass vaccination programs due to close-quarter conditions.
  • Previous studies have not extensively evaluated smallpox vaccination feasibility in such environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and safety of implementing a smallpox vaccination program on an aircraft carrier.
  • To evaluate the impact of simultaneous anthrax vaccination on the smallpox vaccination program.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of a smallpox vaccination program conducted between January 17, 2003, and February 19, 2003.
  • Key endpoints included morbidity and loss of manpower.

Main Results:

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  • Out of 5,204 sailors, 4,931 were vaccinated, with 5.1% receiving exemptions.
  • Five reportable complications occurred, none requiring medical evacuation, and only two sailors missed duty.
  • No increase in adverse events was observed compared to historical data.

Conclusions:

  • Smallpox vaccination can be rapidly and safely administered aboard an aircraft carrier.
  • Simultaneous smallpox and anthrax vaccinations are achievable with minimal morbidity.
  • The program demonstrated successful implementation despite close-quarter operational conditions.