Contra-indications for vaccination with smallpox vaccine (vaccinia)

• Immunodeficiency

  • Congenital
  • Acquired (i.e. AIDS)
  • Due to immunosuppressive drugs
    • Cancer chemotherapy
    • Organ transplantation

• Eczema, atopic dermatitis

• Pregnancy

• Infants < 1 year old

• Anyone living in the same house/getting in close contact with any of the above

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