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Title Protecting the frontline in biodefense research : the special immunizations program / Committee on Special Immunizations Program for Laboratory Personnel Engaged in Research on Countermeasures for Select Agents, Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Publication Info. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2011]

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Description 1 online resource (1 PDF file (xiii, 169 pages)) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Note Title from PDF title page.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary The U.S. Army's Special Immunizations Program is an important component of an overall biosafety program for laboratory workers at risk of exposure to hazardous pathogens. The program provides immunizations to scientists, laboratory technicians and other support staff who work with certain hazardous pathogens and toxins. Although first established to serve military personnel, the program was expanded through a cost-sharing agreement in 2004 to include other government and civilian workers, reflecting the expansion in biodefense research in recent years. Protecting the Frontline in Biodefense Research examines issues related to the expansion of the Special Immunizations Program, considering the regulatory frameworks under which the vaccines are administered, how additional vaccines might be considered for inclusion in the Program, and factors that might influence the development and manufacturing of vaccines for the Special Immunizations Program.
Funding This project was supported by Contract HHSP23320042509XI (Task Order HHSP23337007T) between the National Academy of Sciences and the Department of Health and Human Services. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
Contents Introduction -- History of the Special Immunizations Program and lessons learned from occupational immunization against hazardous pathogens -- U.S. medical countermeasures enterprise and recent reviews and current operation of the Special Immunizations Program -- Regulations and other guidance pertaining to the development and use of vaccines in the Special Immunizations Program -- New vaccine development and the future needs of the Special Immunizations Program -- Potential options for the Special Immunizations Program and for personnel immunization -- Conclusions and recommendations.
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Subject U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Special Immunizations Program.
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Special Immunizations Program.
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Special Immunizations Program.
Biological warfare -- Research -- Safety measures.
Biological warfare -- Research.
Industrial safety.
Biological warfare.
Biological warfare -- Research -- Health aspects.
Vaccines -- United States.
Vaccines.
United States.
Medicine, Military -- United States.
Medicine, Military.
Bioterrorism -- prevention & control.
Civil Defense -- methods.
Biological Warfare Agents.
Mass Vaccination.
Safety Management.
United States.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Technical reports.
Technical reports.
Added Author National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Special Immunizations Program for Laboratory Personnel Engaged in Research on Countermeasures for Select Agents, author, issuing body.
Other Form: Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Special Immunizations Program for Laboratory Personnel Engaged in Research on Countermeasures for Selected Agents. Protecting the frontline in biodefense research. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2011 9780309209243 (OCoLC)745450004
ISBN 9780309209243
0309209242
9780309209250
0309209250
1283213419
9781283213417
Standard No. 9786613213419