Vaccine
Dryvax
Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine Administration Schedule
The schedule
for vaccinia vaccine for adults at occupational risk is to have
one successful dose at 18 years of age or older. Those expecting
exposure through the nonhighly attenuated viruses should be revaccinated
every ten years. However those who deal with the more virulent
orthopoxviruses should be revaccinated more often. (22:V6:11)
In a non-emergency
situation, the current recommendation is only for adults. The need
for revaccination is unknown, at this time.
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