WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF PEOPLE WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS/ECZEMA ACQUIRING VACCINIA FROM A VACCINATED PERSON?
People with atopic dermatitis/eczema should avoid contact with recent vaccinees. Vaccinia is generally transmitted from person to person through direct contact, so precautions should be taken to reduce the likelihood of such contact. If you accidentally come in contact with someone who has been vaccinated or with something that may be contaminated with live virus, wash immediately and thoroughly with soap and warm water. The period during which a recently vaccinated person is a threat is three weeks to one month.
