Typical Smallpox Vaccine ReactionSource: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Available online: http://www.bt.cdc.gov The pictures show a typical reaction to the smallpox vaccine. First, a small bump (papule) forms at the vaccine site 3 to 5 days after vaccination. This becomes a pus-filled area (pustule) a few days later. The pustule dries up and then forms a scab by about 14 days after vaccination. The scab finally falls off at about 21 days after vaccination. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology Current as ofMarch 3, 2017 Current as of:
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