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Smallpox Vaccine Administration

Information for the public can be found on the Smallpox Vaccine page.

Patient Education information can be found on the Patient Education page.

Q & A: Vaccine Administration
Frequently asked questions and answers for professionals.
Mar 1, 2005
(last reviewed Jun 6, 2005)
Fact Sheet: Vaccination Method
For clinicians
Feb 12, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Fact Sheet: Smallpox Vaccine Contraindications
For clinicians
Mar 28, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Fact Sheet: What to Do After You've Gotten the Smallpox Vaccine
People who get the smallpox vaccine must be very careful. It is possible to spread the virus
Jan 14, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Video: Smallpox Vaccine Administration
Common reactions following vaccination; screening for contraindications; administering vaccine; caring for vaccination site.
Jan 3, 2002
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
List of Medications Contraindicating Receipt of Smallpox Vaccine
Apr 25, 2003
(last reviewed Aug 5, 2004)
Evaluation of Takes & Non-Takes
For clinicians
Feb 28, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006)
Smallpox Vaccination Pocket Reference Guide
From the Smallpox Vaccination & Adverse Events Training Module
Feb 26, 2003

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