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Recall of Skin Diseases That Disqualify People from Preexposure Smallpox Vaccination
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Smallpox vaccine prevents the serious disease smallpox. Until 30 years ago, smallpox vaccine was a recommended part of regular health care. Vaccine was effective and eliminated the disease. The smallpox virus now exists only in …
