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  1. Feb 5, 2018 · Why Does the Smallpox Vaccine Leave a Scar? Procedure. Causes. Vs. BCG with photo. Tips for fading. Takeaway. Overview. Smallpox is a viral, infectious disease that causes a significant skin...

  2. May 26, 2022 · 5 min read. Before the smallpox virus was destroyed in the early 1980s, many people received the smallpox vaccine. As a result, if you’re in your 40s or older, you likely have a permanent...

  3. Apr 9, 2021 · When smallpox ravaged the United States at the turn of the 20th century, many public spaces required people to show their vaccine scars for entry. By: Dave Roos. Updated: August 11, 2023 ...

  4. Sep 3, 2018 · Photo by Earl Hershfield. In general though: the BCG vaccine scar has a raised center. the smallpox vaccine scar is depressed, with lines that radiate to the edges. Complicating matters is the fact that you can have multiple scars from each vaccine…

  5. May 19, 2020 · The disease. What is smallpox? Smallpox is a virus. Symptoms of smallpox infection begin with a two- to five-day period of high fever, malaise and backache followed by the development of a rash. The rash begins in the lining of the mouth and throat as well as on the face and forearms before spreading to the trunk and legs.

  6. After 2–3 weeks, the scab will fall off and leave behind a vaccine scar. First generation vaccines consist of live, unattenuated vaccinia virus. One-third of first-time vaccinees develop side effects significant enough to miss school, work, or other activities, or have difficulty sleeping. 15–20% of children receiving the vaccine for the ...

  7. Aug 4, 2022 · By Stephanie Nguyen, MS ('22) Born in Vietnam, I was left with a permanent scar on my left arm. This little scar may be familiar to many immigrants, who often have one on the top or underside of their arms. But is this a smallpox vaccine, and, if so, will it protect me against monkeypox?

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