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smallpox vaccine
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smallpox vaccine
n.
A vaccine containing vaccinia virus suspensions that is inoculated subcutaneously to immunize against smallpox.
smallpox vaccine,
a vaccine prepared from dried smallpox virus. It is currently indicated only for laboratory workers and certain military personnel who could be exposed to pox viruses, but this recommendation could change with bioterrorism concerns.


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