Why did I not receive the smallpox vaccination?

Hello there, Well, as you must know, Small pox used to be a contagious disease. That means, that every "case" (and not carrier, as no carrier state existed), was potent to spread that disease. read more

It is a risk without a benefit. Polio and Measles have not been eradicated. read more

If there is a smallpox outbreak, public health officials will say who else should get the vaccine. CDC works with federal, state, and local officials to prepare for a smallpox outbreak. Getting the Smallpox Vaccine. The smallpox vaccine is given by a special technique. It is not administered as a “shot” in the way that most other vaccines are. read more

The smallpox vaccine contains the"live" vaccinia virus - not dead virus like many other vaccines. For that reason, the vaccination site must be cared for carefully to prevent the virus from spreading. read more