Collin County Completes its Smallpox Mass Vaccination Plan December 2, 2002
As required by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Collin County's Bioterrorism Response Plan has completed its Smallpox Mass Vaccination Plan and submitted it to the Texas Department of Health.

General public Smallpox vaccinations in the United States ended in 1972. Since the Smallpox vaccinations only provide a limited immunity for 3-5 years, a single case of Smallpox could spread quickly throughout the country. Due to the constant threat of a terrorist attack and the possible use of Smallpox as a biological agent, Collin County was directed to develop a Smallpox Mass Vaccination Plan.

In the event of one Smallpox case, Smallpox vaccines will be released nationwide and Collin County will be directed to implement its mass vaccination plan. The Smallpox Mass Vaccination Plan outlines the operational concepts, responsibilities and procedures necessary vaccinate all 560,000 county residents within 5-10 days.

The Smallpox Mass Vaccination Plan provides the county with the essential framework and structure for its Smallpox planning, preparedness, and training in preparation for a Smallpox outbreak.

For more information on Smallpox and Smallpox Planning, visit the Smallpox Agent Information.