Smallpox vaccine and heart problems : information for people who haverecently received the smallpox vaccine

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Smallpox vaccine and heart problems : information for people who haverecently received the smallpox vaccine

Published Date:

3/28/03

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HAN ; 131

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English

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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Friday, March 28, 2003, 22:50 EST (10 :50 PM EST)

CDCHAN-00131-0 3-03-28-UPD –N

As someone who has recently received the smallpox vaccine, you should know about new developments involving smallpox vaccination and heart problems. There is evidence that suggests that smallpox vaccination may cause cases of heart inflammation (myocarditis), inflammation of the membrane covering the heart (pericarditis), and a combination of these two problems (myopericarditis). A few cases of heart pain (angina) and heart attack also have been reported following smallpox vaccination. It is not known at this time if smallpox vaccination causes angina or heart attacks.

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HAN Health Advisory

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