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Smallpox Vaccine (Injection Route)
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Description
Smallpox vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent smallpox infection. It works by causing your immune system to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus .
This vaccine should only be administered by or under the supervision of your doctor or another health care professional .
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription .
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