VACCINE

Smallpox
  • Lyophilized (freeze-dried) vaccine – Smallpox Vaccine (dried) (Sanofi Pasteur Ltd.)
  • Frozen liquid formulation vaccine – Smallpox Vaccine (frozen-liquid) (Sanofi Pasteur Ltd).

CHECK TITRE BEFORE VACCINATION?

Naturally occurring smallpox has been eradicated worldwide and smallpox vaccination is associated with the risk of significant morbidity and even mortality. The overall risk-benefit analysis supports the recommendation to not routinely immunize the general Canadian population against smallpox. As a result, smallpox vaccination is highly restricted.

BEFORE INITIATION OF IMMUNE SUPPRESSION

Not recommended in Canada.

WHAT TO DO IF ALREADY IMMUNOSUPPRESSED
(ON ANTI-TNF OR IMMUNOMODULATOR)

Not recommended