Vaccines for preventing smallpox.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smallpox was eradicated by 1980, but its possible use as a bioweapon has rekindled interest in the development of protective vaccines. Therefore, stockpiled calf lymph-derived vaccines and recently developed cell-cultured vaccines have been investigated to contribute information to smallpox emergency response plans, while newer (non-replication competent) vaccines are developed.

Objectives

To assess the effects of smallpox vaccines in preventing the disease, in inducing immunity, and in regard to adverse events.

Search strategy

In December 2006, we searched the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group Specialized Register, CENTRAL (The Cochrane Library 2006, Issue 4), MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS, and Current Controlled Trials, and handsearched Index Medicus. We also

SUBMITTER: Metzger W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6532594 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature