[Abnormal postvaccination course after oral smallpox immunisation (author's transl)].
Five instances of side-effects after oral smallpox immunisation (out of 2568 persons orally immunised) are reported. Vaccinal lesions on the tongue, gums and (once) nares predominated and had been caused by biting open the vaccine-containing capsule or tablet with release of the virus.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000209:etiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005928:Glossitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012899:Smallpox / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000209:etiology; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014615:Vaccinia / Q000209:etiology*
D012900:Smallpox Vaccine
Storungen des Impfuerlaufes bei der Oralimpfung gegen Packen.