Comparison of Reactions for First-Time Vaccinees and Revaccinees
As can be seen in the images below, vaccination sites sometimes resolve more rapidly in revaccinees.
| Day | First-Time Vaccinee | Revaccinee |
|---|---|---|
| Day 6 |  |
not available |
| Day 8 | not available |
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| Day 10 |  |
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| Day 15 |  |
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Source: Vaccination reactions in vaccinia-naïve and previously vaccinated volunteers in a clinical study of diluted Dryvax smallpox vaccine enrolled at the NIAID-supported Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Units at Saint Louis University in 2002.
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