 December 2002 • Volume 8 • Number 12 |
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Many physicians are unacquainted with vaccinia, the smallpox vaccine. After all, routine smallpox immunization ceased 30 years ago.
That's why the CDC has created a pamphlet on smallpox vaccination methods and reactions. The pamphlet is chock-full of information, including step-by-step instructions on administering the vaccine; contraindications for those who receive the vaccine, as well as their potential contacts; reaction timeline; and adverse reactions.
Go to http://www.aafp.org/btresponse.xml to download the pamphlet from the AAFP Web site. The pamphlet can also be obtained by calling the Academy's order department at (800) 944-0000 and requesting item #970. Additional in-depth information is available by visiting http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/smallpoxvaccine/reactions.
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