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Panel Urges Caution on Smallpox Inoculation

HeadlineJun 20, 2003

The team of medical experts overseeing the Bush administration’s smallpox immunization campaign advised yesterday against expanding the effort to millions of emergency response worker. This according to The Washington Post.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said a series of unexpected heart complications raises concerns about the safety of the vaccine.

At least 27 military employees and 21 civilian workers have suffered heart problems after being vaccinated.

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