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Adalimumab + Smallpox vaccine live

Severity: Contraindicated

Adalimumab and Smallpox vaccine live: contraindicated interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Live vaccinia vaccine can cause progressive vaccinia and serious disseminated infection in immunosuppressed patients such as those on adalimumab.

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