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CDC Advisory on Liability in Smallpox Vaccination Program
Source: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/vaccination-program-qa.asp?type=cat&cat=Smallpox+Program+Implementation&subCat1=Liability+Issues
Speaking Points

This is a flow chart that describes the liability scheme under Section 504 of the Homeland Security Act. It is included here for two purposes:

1.It illustrates the role of state law in determining liability, damages, and remedies; and

2.It is an example of the resources and guidance that the CDC provides to health care providers and public health workers, regarding the smallpox vaccination program.