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Article: Heart patients advised against shot; Woman dies, six others ill after smallpox immunization.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- March 27, 2003
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Byline: Joyce Howard Price, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Federal health officials are advising against the smallpox inoculation for those with heart disease until they determine whether the vaccine can contribute to cardiac problems.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta issued its "temporary deferral" advisory late Tuesday after a Maryland woman who had been vaccinated died of a heart attack. Six other persons also have experienced coronary problems after their inoculations.
"At this time, we have no cause-and-effect relationship ... but we're working with health officials to explore any possibility" of a link between the smallpox ...