Smallpox

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Report suspect or confirmed cases IMMEDIATELY to local health department by phone and follow up with written report.

• WV Office of Laboratory Services Bioterrorism Response Lab
• JAMA Statement

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

• Case Definition

Required Forms

• WVEDSS
• Case Report Form 
• Form 2a: Case Travel/Activity Worksheet - Infectious Period 
• Form 2b: Smallpox Primary Contact/Site Worksheet 
• Form 2c: Case Transportation Worksheet - Infectious Period 
• Form 2d: Smallpox Contact Tracing Form
• Form 2e: Case Household & Primary Contact Surveillance Form 
• Form 2f: Case Primary Contact's Household Members Surveillance
• Form 3a: Smallpox Case Exposure Investigation Form
• Form 3b: Case Travel/Activity Worksheet - Exposure Period
• Form 3c: Case Transportation Worksheet - Exposure Period
• Information for Public Health Officials

DATA & SURVEILLANCE

• 1927-2002