What does the smallpox vaccine prevent?

The cowpox vaccine prevents smallpox, which is an infectious disease that can be prevented by vaccination.

Cowpox is usually caused by the smallpox virus in cattle, which causes symptoms of acute infection in the nipples and udders of cows. It can be transmitted to humans through human contact. For example, milkers or slaughterhouse workers are likely to be infected with this virus. Vaccine injections can effectively prevent infection with this virus. Due to widespread vaccination, this disease has basically disappeared worldwide.

After the cowpox virus is infected by humans, smallpox will occur, which usually causes the patient to have symptoms of persistent high fever, chills and body aches, and may also cause herpes, papules and pustules. In severe cases, the heart will be damaged and the organ damage will occur. Once infected with smallpox, there is currently no cure, and the mortality rate is particularly high. The main method is symptomatic supportive treatment. If the patient recovers, he will gain lifelong immunity, but usually pockmarks will remain on the face, commonly known as smallpox.

Smallpox is highly contagious. Once the disease occurs, isolation and treatment must be carried out. At the same time, attention should be paid to dietary adjustments. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods, and avoid eating too greasy foods. Eat more foods containing high-quality protein to enhance immunity and promote improvement.