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Is it possible for people with eczema to survive the small pox vaccine?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: According to the data accumulated before 1970, mortality rate among individuals who developed eczema vaccinatum was 10% (30-40% for children under age 2).

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 11/26/2017

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