Science Friday > Archives > 2004 > April > April 23, 2004:
Hour Two: New Science Museum / Smallpox Vaccine

In 2002, the Bush Administration called for a half-million health care workers to be vaccinated against smallpox. So far only 40,000 have complied. In this hour of Science Friday we'll get an update on the smallpox vaccination plan. Why is compliance so low? How safe is the current vaccine? We'll also take a look a new smallpox vaccines in the works.

Plus, a new science museum opens in Washington DC this week -- and it's not pulling any punches, taking on tough topics including climate change. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern), and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).

Guests:
Peter Schultz
Exhibits and Public Programs Director
Marian Koshland Science Museum
Washington DC

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Michael Osterholm
Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Peter Jahrling
Senior Research Scientist
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Fort Detrick, Maryland

This segment produced by Annette Heist

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Related Links:
Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences
The Scientist :: Koshland museum set to open
Science for 'here and now' interpreted for layman
New Science Museum Opens in Washington

CDC Smallpox Vaccine Overview
CDC Smallpox Home
Military Vaccines (MILVAX): The DoD Smallpox Vaccination Program
Protecting Americans: Smallpox Vaccination Program
HHS - Smallpox
IOM Smallpox Vaccination Program Implementation

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