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Is the smallpox vaccine safe to take?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: The existing vaccine has been approved for use for 18-65 yo who do not have any of the long list of contraindications. It is not recommended for general use (the disease hasn't been seen in 30+ yrs worldwide and 60+ years in the US). See www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/index.asp.
Answered 12/1/2014
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Yes: Unless you are immunosuppressed there should be no issues.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: It is effective, but only used in extremely limited populations. http://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/revaxmemo.asp.
Answered 9/14/2013
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