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Smallpox Information Center

Many thyroid patients have autoimmune forms of thyroid disease (Hashimoto's, Graves' disease) and other autoimmune diseases, and therefore, the smallpox vaccine raises numerous safety questions for this population. Here is an overview of critical smallpox information.

In particular, read:
  • Should Thyroid Patients Get the Smallpox Vaccine?
  • Autoimmune Patients Need to Be Aware of Smallpox Vaccine Risks
  • Who Should NOT Get the Vaccine Key Smallpox Information
    The Controversial Smallpox Vaccine -- Eighteen Points You Should Consider -- NIH’s Dr. Anthony Fauci reported that up to 50 million Americans may be at high risk of vaccine consequences. And this is only one of the 18 concerns raised by Meryl Nass, MD in this eye-opening look at the smallpox vaccine.

    Smallpox and Forced Vaccination: What Every American Needs to Know -- Those recently vaccinated become infected with vaccinia virus and can transmit the virus to others, leading to injury and death for some. National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC)'s review of the smallpox situation

    Healthworker's Pledge -- Many health workers are pledging not to receive or administer the smallpox vaccine in the absence of any evidence of exposure or risk of exposure to smallpox virus.

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