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What is the smallpox vaccine called?

Published in Vaccine Names 1 min read

The smallpox vaccine is called ACAM2000® (Smallpox [Vaccinia] Vaccine, Live).

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ACAM2000® is a replication-competent vaccine that is licensed for active immunization against smallpox disease in individuals determined to be at high risk for smallpox infection.

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