Use of Ebola Vaccine: Expansion of Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices To Include Two Additional Populations — United States, 2021

What is already known about this topic?

Preexposure vaccination against Ebola virus disease is currently recommended for adults aged ≥18 years in the United States who are at highest risk for occupational exposure to Ebola virus.

What is added by this report?

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has expanded recommendations to include two additional populations at high risk for potential occupational exposure to Ebola virus: health care personnel at special pathogens treatment centers and laboratorians and support staff members at Laboratory Response Network facilities.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Ebola virus remains an international and domestic public health threat. Preexposure vaccination can protect those at occupational risk for exposure to Ebola virus.