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In 1967, the World Health Organization (WHO) began an intense campaign to eradicate smallpox from the planet through quarantine and vaccination. The New York City Board of Health strain was one of the most common vaccine strains used. People all over the world lined up to get the vaccination on the upper left arm. The site was covered to prevent fingers spreading the live virus to the eye or to itchy rashes or insect bites. The vaccine left a characteristic mark on the arm. Immunity from the vaccine lasted for about 5 years.
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| Alan Greene MD FAAP |
| October 17, 2001 |
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