SMALLPOX VACCINE
\smˈɔːlpɒks vaksˈiːn], \smˈɔːlpɒks vaksˈiːn], \s_m_ˈɔː_l_p_ɒ_k_s v_a_k_s_ˈiː_n]\
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A live VACCINIA VIRUS vaccine of calf lymph or chick embryo origin, used for immunization against smallpox. It is now recommended only for laboratory workers exposed to smallpox virus. Certain countries continue to vaccinate those in the military service. Complications that result from smallpox vaccination include vaccinia, secondary bacterial infections, and encephalomyelitis. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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