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(Salt Lake City-AP) -- The Salt Lake Valley Health Department workers who received smallpox vaccinations ten days ago appear to be doing fine.
The vaccine can cause serious side effects -- including death -- in a small percentage of people. So far, none has reported any unexpected side effects.
Patti Pavey, department executive director, said the vaccinations have been more of a minor distraction than a serious health problem.
Late last month, Utah started its three-phase plan to prepare for a smallpox terrorist attack. So far, none of the health care workers have missed a day of work due to complications. The extent of the side effects have been itching, swelling and pain, all considered routine effects.
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