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What is the vaccine scar that some people have on their shoulder?
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Smallpox: Smallpox vaccines were given with multiple needle punctures, and left a small scar on the shoulder. Smallpox was eradicated years ago and the vaccine is no longer given.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Smallpox: This vaccine was often given on a shoulder or thigh (if requested). It involved application of a liquid & through which multiple pin pricks were made. It would fester up & produce a scar over a week or so. Its use was limited after the mid 70's.Formal use among all but a few was stopped about 1978 when the world health organization declared it eradicated.
Answered 8/23/2017
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