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Panel Urges Caution on Smallpox Inoculation

Washington Post:

A panel of medical experts overseeing the Bush administration's smallpox immunization campaign advised yesterday against expanding the effort to millions of emergency response workers, saying a series of unexpected heart complications raises concerns about the safety of the vaccine.

The recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices comes as many state and federal health officials say privately that the program is at a standstill, falling far short of President Bush's desire to vaccinate millions.

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