How effective is the smallpox vaccine

    • ACIP General Best Guidance for Immunization - Vaccine ...

      Dec 18, 2020 · Smallpox vaccine is accessed by dipping a bifurcated needle directly into the vaccine vial. The vaccine adheres to the sides of the bifurcated needle, and is administered via skin puncture. The vial must be accessed in the immediate patient area to reduce environmental contamination by vaccine virus.


    • [DOCX File]Biology Module 7 - question

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      The smallpox vaccine stimulates the immune response producing memory cells which will set a chain of events that will destroy any subsequent infection by the smallpox virus. The vaccine was highly effective in allowing eradication as the virus now had nowhere else to metabolise and reproduce so could not survive, nor be transmitted to other people.


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      The vaccination provides a high level of immunity for 3 to 5 years and decreasing immunity thereafter. The vaccine has been found to be effective in 95% of those vaccinated. The vaccine is given in the form of shot, usually in the upper arm. If the vaccination was successful, a red and itchy bump will form at the vaccine site in 3 to 4 days.


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      Vaccine Accomplishments: smallpox, rabies, cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, tuberculosis, yellow fever, and influenza ... Jonas Salk developed the first effective vaccine against polio. It was a very exciting time in history! More …


    • [DOC File]SMALLPOX - Missouri

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      Recent tests have indicated that diluted smallpox vaccine is just as effective in providing immunity as full-strength vaccine. What is the smallpox vaccine made of? The vaccine is made from a virus called vaccinia, another “pox”-type virus related to smallpox but that does not cause smallpox. The smallpox vaccine helps the body develop ...


    • [DOC File]Section 4: Vaccine Safety Public Health and Clinical ...

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      Wilson C, et al. Genetic risk factors for smallpox vaccine associated myopericarditis, presented at Vaccine safety evaluation: Post-marketing Surveillance Conference April 10-11 2007. World Health Organization. Surveillance of adverse events following immunization. Field guide for managers of immunization programmes.


    • [DOC File]VACCINATION - Columbia University

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      The vaccine is very effective at least in the short term. Two doses given 6-12 months apart appear to be protective for at least 10 years. Longer term protection may require further boosting.


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