Live Virus
Vaccinia - NOT SMALLPOX
Smallpox Vaccine Cannot Spread Smallpox
Produces a Very Mild Local Infection in Healthy Persons
Can Produce Serious Illness in Immunosuppressed Persons
Vaccine is Jabbed into the Skin with a Small Forked Needle
Vaccinia Must Grow and Form a Small Sore or No Immunity
The Sore Lasts about 2 Weeks
The Sore Leaks Vaccinia Virus Which Can Infect Others
Anything that Contacts the Sore Can Spread the Virus
Scratching the Sore can Spread it on the Vaccinated Person's Body
Touching Others After Touching the Sore Can Spread the Virus
Can be Spread to Patients
Can Be Spread to Family Members
Improper Bandaging Can Let the Virus Spread
FDA Approved Instructions on Vaccine Label Say No Patient Contact Unless Essential
CDC Recommendations Say Patient Contact is OK if:
Vaccinated Persons Wash Their Hands Carefully
Vaccine Bandage is Properly Sealed and Cared For.
Courts Take FDA Label Warnings Very Seriously
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