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This 1968 image depicted a 6-year-old male Louisiana child, who after having received a smallpox vaccination, sustained what is termed an accidental implantation of the newly introduced vaccinia virus. Note the erythematous blush over his cheeks, and inflamed nasal lesion, as well as the overall lethargic posture all due to this accidental implantation. Successful vaccination produces a lesion at the vaccination site. Beginning about 4-days after vaccination, the florid site contains high titers of vaccinia virus, which can easily be transferred to the hands and to fomites, especially since itching is a common part of the local reaction.
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Creation Date: 1968
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