Because of the risk of complications of vaccination to both vaccinees and their contacts, physicians should give travelers to any country in which a certificate may be required a signed statement that vaccination is medically contraindicated. Smallpox vaccination should not be given for international travel. A new revision of the International Certificates of Vaccination from which the smallpox vaccination certificate has been deleted will be available in the next several months. The patient developed severe vaccinia necrosum. The California board stayed the revocation of the physician's medical license and placed him on probation for 5 years.
Smallpox vaccine is ineffective in the treatment of any disease.
Smallpox vaccination certificates. California Department of Health Services. To request a copy of this document or for questions concerning this document, please contact the person or office listed below. If requesting a document, please specify the complete name of the document as well as the address to which you would like it mailed.