The OVF II program started on May 1, 2003.  During this stage, smallpox vaccinations will be offered to first responders (law enforcement, fire fighters, and emergency medical service personnel) as indicated in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Declaration. [PDF 215 KB]In addition, those individuals who are part of a health response team that did not receive the vaccination during Stage I will be included in the vaccination efforts of Stage II.

OVFII Fact Sheet  [PDF 59 KB]

OVFII Brochure  [PDF 241 KB]

Smallpox Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Florida Set to Begin Smallpox Vaccinations (2/7/03) [DOC 32 KB]
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has designated February 10^th “V Day,” the day when smallpox vaccination begins for smallpox response teams throughout the state. This begins Stage 1 of Operation Vaccinate Florida, the state’s response to the President’s announcement of smallpox vaccination, made December 13, 2002.

Dec. 13, 2002—President Announces Smallpox Vaccination Program 
On December 13,  the President announced a plan to better protect the American people against the threat of smallpox attack by hostile groups or governments.

Information for Clinicians
Links to the Center's for Disease Control's clinician information package with additions from the Florida Dept. of Health.

Information for Floridians Regarding Smallpox Vaccination [DOC 33 KB]

What You Should Know About a Smallpox Outbreak?  [PDF 110 KB]