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Is the use of antiviral drugs a contraindication?

April 26, 2017antiviral contraindication drugs

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Is the use of antiviral drugs a contraindication?

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There are many classes of antiviral drugs and some may have activity against the vaccinia virus, namely Cidofovir (Vistide®). However, some people taking antiviral drugs that are not specific for orthopoxviruses are most likely immunosuppressed for other reasons and would, thus, be contraindicated for the vaccine due to their medical condition.