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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Special Immunizations Program for Laboratory Personnel Engaged in Research on Countermeasures for Select Agents.

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Life Sciences.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Special Immunizations Program.

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.

Biological warfare--Research--Safety measures.

Biological warfare.

Biological warfare--Research--Health aspects.

Vaccines--United States.

Vaccines.

Medicine, Military--United States.

Medicine, Military.

Biological warfare--Research.

Industrial safety.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiii, 169 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Biodefense research

Place of Publication:

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

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."--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction

History of the Special Immunizations Program and lessons learned from occupational immunization against hazardous pathogens

The 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-147).

ISBN:

9780309209243

0309209242

OCLC:

745450004