This vaccine helps the body develop immunity to smallpox. The vaccine is made from a virus called vaccinia which is a “pox”-type virus related to smallpox,it is a live vaccine.
The vaccine is given using a bifurcated (two-pronged) needle that is dipped into the vaccine solution. The vaccine usually is given in the upper arm and it is given for children of 1 year age.
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