The Smallpox Scar: A Nostalgic Reminder
Do you have a small, rounded scar on your upper arm from the smallpox vaccine? Many people carry this distinctive mark, a reminder of a time before the 1970s when smallpox vaccinations were common.
Purpose of the Vaccine
The smallpox vaccine aimed to trigger an immune response against the Variola virus, which causes smallpox. It used a live Vaccinia virus, delivered through the vaccine.