Egg culture of vaccinia


An image demonstrating the growth of viruses in eggs for use as vaccines Vaccinia virus was used for smallpox vaccination via inoculation into the superficial layers of the skin of the upper arm However with the eradication of smallpox routine vaccination with vaccinia virus has ceased Recent interest in vaccinia has focused on its possible usage as a vector for immunization against other viruses


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