How long should smallpox vaccinees wait to get their allergy shots, or if they have just received their allergy shots, how long should they wait to get vaccinated?
There is no recommended interval between receipts of allergy shots and smallpox vaccination. An allergy shot can cause a localized reaction similar to eczema, and so if vaccine and allergy shot are received at or close to the same time, a different arm should be used. In general, since at this time the smallpox vaccination program is a voluntary program, it may be prudent for the person to wait until the desensitization is complete and the areas of skin inflammation, if any, have resolved.
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