[bonesmccoy]

It's based on previous experience with DryVax by Wyeth during the 1970's. Some are concerned that immunocompromised people (i.e. AIDS patients) could contract fatal complications if given DryVax. Because HIV was not around at the time the DryVax was originally used, there is uncertainty regarding the risk. However, these risks are similar to existing risks related to the other live virus vaccines we use (though admittedly, higher risk with DryVax). Still, since the enemy has small pox biological weapons (according to FAS.org and other sources), the vaccine must be distributed in order to comply with the federal gov'ts role to "provide for common defense and promote the general welfare".

[templar]

It's based on previous experience with DryVax by Wyeth during the 1970's.

You seem knowelegable about this. Could you explain to me why the reactions to the DryVax would be the same as the Smallpox vaccine? I keep remembering swine flu for some reason, when I think about this.