The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure.The patient has never had a smallpox immunization.The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination,realizing that:

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In the event that smallpox is the biological weapon,the best treatment is prevention by immunization with vaccinia vaccine before the onset of symptoms.Vaccination within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease or will significantly reduce its effect.
Vaccination 4 to 7 days post exposure offers some protection from disease or will decrease the severity of disease.

The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Possible