title: Smallpox: vaccine reactions and contraindications.
abstract: Concern regarding the use of smallpox for bioterrorism has led to the reintroduction of smallpox vaccination. The historic background leading to protective methods against smallpox disease, the adverse reactions and contraindications associated with vaccination, and the ongoing development of potentially safer smallpox vaccines are reviewed here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, San Diego School of Medicine, University of California, 200 West Arbor Drive, Mail Code 8422, San Diego, CA 92103, USA.
authors.forename: Wynnis L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Tom
authors.forename: Julie R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kenner
authors.forename: Sheila F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Friedlander
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012899:Smallpox / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015996:Survival Rate; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D012900:Smallpox Vaccine