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I think I was vaccinated as a kid. Been there, done that and I am not planning on have it done again.


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I had it done also as a child, but they want all of us to get it again.

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I had it done also as a child, but they want all of us to get it again.
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I know they do but I will not get another one if I have a say in the matter.



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There are no "bad things" about the smallpox vaccine. Smallpox vaccine stops people getting smallpox. That's what it does. That's all it does. And if you'd rather get smallpox than the vaccine, you're welcome to it.
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Well said.

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I'm terrified of needles but I guess I'll have to learn to overcome it at least enough to get the vaccination. I wonder why they would make people get them again if they got it as a child. I'm not sure if I was vaccinated or not as a kid, I'd have to ask my mother I guess. I'm not only terrified, I have a major phobia of needles.
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I hear that. I have an acute case of "needleitis." If I don't have to get one, I don't.



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There are no "bad things" about the smallpox vaccine. Smallpox vaccine stops people getting smallpox. That's what it does. That's all it does. And if you'd rather get smallpox than the vaccine, you're welcome to it.

Vaccination is vital!
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Over 95% effective, Gore.  People with suppressed immune systems (i.e., HIV), aren't eligible for vaccination.  And about 500 in a million have severe adverse affects.  Some bad things, but statistically very small.  It's a good idea to get the vaccine.

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Over 95% effective, Gore.  People with suppressed immune systems (i.e., HIV), aren't eligible for vaccination.  And about 500 in a million have severe adverse affects.  Some bad things, but statistically very small.  It's a good idea to get the vaccine.
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I heard today that the smallpox vaccine may have some bugs in it...so it might be a good idea to learn more about it before you take it.  I think you can do that during your appointment, but if you're skeptical do some research so you can avoid the co-pay ;)

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when i was in the Navy I was forced into getiing the anthrax vaccine.  this is nothing in compairison, the anthrax vaccine consisted of four shots in the arm then 1 shot every year after the initial 4.  The worst "side effect" i had was a sore shoulder.
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Some "side effects" you can survive makes the vaccine worthwhile to me.  I'd rather not die, as much faith as I have in my immune system as is :-/

Hey Screwball, do you know where they'd have a reference to the smallpox vaccine that's potentially being distributed?