In any medical emergency it is important to seek professional treatment. If you suspect you have been exposed to smallpox, seek medical assistance immediately. Depending on the type of emergency, experts advise that you seek guidance before taking any action, thereby limiting possible spread of a virus to others. First responders on the scene of any disaster or attack are likely to be local police officers, firefighters, and paramedics.

The following contact information is provided for the major hospitals and government offices in the Washington, DC area:

Health Care Facility	Address	Phone Number
Children's National Medical Center	111 Michigan Ave., NW Washington, DC 20010	(202) 884-3000
George Washington University Medical Center	901 23rd Street, NW Washington, DC 20037	(202) 715-4000
Georgetown University Medical Center	3800 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007	(202) 687-0100
Greater Southeast Community Hospital	1310 Southern Ave., SE Washington, DC 20032	(202) 574-6000
Howard University Hospital	2041 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20060	(202) 865-6100
Providence Hospital	1150 Varnum Street, NE Washington, DC 20017	(202) 269-7000
Sibley Memorial Hospital	5225 Loughboro Road, NW Washington, DC 20016	(202) 537-4000
Veterans Affairs Medical Center	50 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC 20422	(202) 745-8000
Walter Reed Army Medical Center	6825 16th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20012	Main: (202) 782-3501
Washington Hospital Center	110 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC, 20010	Main: (202) 877-7000 Emergency: (202) 877-7632 or (202) 877-7234