Smallpox Virus Destruction and the Implications of a New Vaccine

(Commentary by D.A. Henderson). The World Health Assembly is scheduled to decide in May 2011 whether the 2 known remaining stockpiles of smallpox virus are to be destroyed or retained. Dr. Henderson’s commentary approximates the significant costs of new products and the incremental contribution that a newly developed vaccine might make in terms of public health security. This commentary, to be published in the June 2011 edition of Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, is available online now, ahead of print. Read full commentary on journal website.

Author:
Center for Biosecurity of UPMC
Publish Date:
June 2011

View Document