Fed: Patterson to discuss smallpox issue this week
Health Minister KAY PATTERSON will discuss Australia's approach to the smallpox terrorismthreat with departmental officials this week.
Australia acquired 50,000 doses of smallpox vaccine last week under an $11.4 millionprogram to stockpile vaccines to deal with a bioterrorism attack.
The government expects to receive another 50,000 to 100,000 doses in the first partof the new year.
A spokesman for Senator PATTERSON says chief medical officer RICHARD SMALLWOOD andothers will brief the minister about the smallpox issue and plans of readiness later thisweek.
The spokesman says the department is constantly on the look-out for other vaccine supplies,if required.
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KEYWORD: SMALLPOX (CANBERRA)
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