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Smallpox vaccine
a compound that contains cowpox virus which is administered to a person to prevent development of smallpox. “Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination” by Stefan Riedel MD, PhD is a fascinating read. Appears that Benjamin Jesty was the first to vaccinate against smallpox (1737-1816). See: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1200696/
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Is there a smallpox vaccine?
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How does smallpox vaccine work?
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Is the smallpox vaccine safe to take?
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Is smallpox vaccine helpful for any other diseases?
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Why is the smallpox vaccine not available to the general public?
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Do you still have to get the smallpox vaccine if you don't go overseas?
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Can the smallpox vaccine cause chickenpox in an adult?
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What is the connection between smallpox vaccine and hiv?
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If you have eczema can you still get the smallpox vaccine?
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What are the chances of getting eczema vaccinatum from the smallpox vaccine? Has this ever happened?
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Could you tell me what is the percentage chance of getting eczema vaccinated from the smallpox vaccine if you have eczema?
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A 36-year old female asked:
In 2006 I got the smallpox vaccine twice for deployment. I did not get a reaction either time. I was 19/20 at the time with no health issues or allergies. No idea why I never got a reaction when everyone else did?
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Doctors, what are the chances of someone with eczema getting eczema vaccinatum from a smallpox vaccine?
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A 18-year old male asked:
2 weeks ago I got the smallpox vaccine. Ive had all the minor side effects, but recently Ive been having really bad migraines and my neck, for the past two days has been stiff to where I cant move it and sharp pains if I try to. Is that normal?
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Is it possible to have bad adverse reactions to the smallpox vaccine if the government gives it out for bioterrorism?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can I get a tattoo on my leg after my smallpox vaccine scab has fallen off? I had to get it to go to rural areas, military.
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What vaccine is used for smallpox?
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Could you give me a brief hint on the introduction of vaccine (small pox to be specific)?
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Is it possible for people with eczema to survive the small pox vaccine?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Just received small pox vaccine, was told no sex? Is this true ? For masturbation/unprotected sex?
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Small pox vaccine scar even though born in the 90's (and 89), why is this and can I get rid of it?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Does tinea versicolor stop me from taking the small pox vaccine for the army. Even after i've taken six tablets of ketoconazole from a dermatologist?
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Hello doctors, can vaccines be rendered useless like antibiotics if they are overused. e.g if a new strain of smallpox was?
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Can I get smallpox?
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How does smallpox spread?
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How do you catch smallpox?
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How can you cure smallpox?
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How many forms of smallpox exist?
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Is smallpox prevalent in other countries?
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How did they do the eradication of smallpox?
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