Thank you very much,

 

Cathreen

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Harper, Jay
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 11:18 AM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] [MCOH-EH) Live Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine

 

Cathreen

 

Below is our vaccinia policy at the University  of Pittsburgh. Note that staff working with vaccinia do not need to be vaccinated if they are working with a highly attenuated strain

 

http://www.ehs.pitt.edu/assets/docs/Vaccinia.pdf

 

We have used vaccinia extensively over the years. Feel free to call me if any questions

 

Jay

 

 

Jay D. Harper MD, MPH

Medical Director

UPMC Employee Health

Phone: 412-647-5323

Fax: 412-647-1993

 

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+harperjd=upmc.edu@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Johnson, Cathreen
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 1:14 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] [MCOH-EH) Live Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine

 

Good Morning,

 

Is anyone able to provide information on the use of live vaccinia (Smallpox) vaccine.  Protocols, policy, etc.

 

 

Thank you,

 

Cathreen

 

Cathreen Johnson RN, MSN, FNPc

 

City of Hope

Employee Health Services

1500 East Duarte Road Modular 90

Duarte, CA 91010 

 

T (626)256-4673 ext 65252

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