How is the vaccine virus (vaccinia) spread?
The vaccine virus (Vaccinia) is spread by touching a vaccination site before it has healed or by touching bandages or clothing that have become contaminated with live virus from the vaccination site. Vaccinia is not spread through airborne contagion. Proper handling of the vaccine site includes these three key points: 1. Dont touch your vaccination site or materials that touched it. 2. If you touch either the site or materials in contact with the site by accident, clean your hands right away. 3. Dont let others touch your vaccination site or materials that touched it.