• Fifth, the development of a research agenda for the smallpox vaccination program is important to ensuring the long-term success of smallpox preparedness efforts, as well as providing useful information for overall public health preparedness.

The committee wishes to thank you for the continuing opportunity to be of assistance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners as they work to protect the nation’s health.

Brian L. Strom, Committee Chair

Kristine M. Gebbie, Committee Vice Chair

Robert B. Wallace, Committee Vice Chair

Committee on Smallpox Vaccination Program Implementation