A patient may have an allergic reaction to the smallpox vaccine which can be life-threatening, however the risk of serious side effects is extremely low. The smallpox vaccine is not currently used because of the worldwide elimination of smallpox.
Drugs used to treat Smallpox Vaccine Reaction
| Name | Drug Class |
|---|---|
| Cidofovir | Purine nucleosides |
| Vaccinia immune globulin iv (monograph) | Drugs |
| Vaccinia | Immune globulins |
