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What skin conditions are contraindicated for vaccination?

April 26, 2017contraindicated Skin Conditions vaccination

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What skin conditions are contraindicated for vaccination?

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S: See “Skin Conditions that Mean You Should Not Get Vaccinated” at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/skin-contra.asp.This link opens a new window Many skin conditions ARE NOT CONTRAINDICATED as long as they are not active and the person does not have any breaks in the skin. SOME of these conditions are LISTED below but this LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. When in doubt, CONSULT YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER about whether or not to receive smallpox vaccination. Cradle Cap Asteatotic Eczema (chapped fissured feet) Herpes Zoster (shingles) Herpes Simplex virus Varicella Zoster (chicken pox) Poison Ivy or Poison Oak Seborrheic Dermatitis Nail Psoriasis (Jul 21, 2003) * Portion of the questions and answers have come from the International Association of Fire FightersThis link opens a new window website.

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See “Skin Conditions that Mean You Should Not Get Vaccinated” at http://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/skin-contra.asp. Many skin conditions are NOT CONTRAINDICATED as long as they are not active and the person does not have any breaks in the skin. SOME of these conditions are listed below but this LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. When in doubt, CONSULT YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER about whether or not to receive smallpox vaccination.