Clinical and Immune Responses after Revaccination of Israeli Adults with the Lister Strain of Vaccinia Virus

Abstract

These rates of successful vaccination in previously immunized individuals are consistent with the historical experience of use of this vaccine in Israel. The rate of occurrence and the severity of local and other reactions in the vaccinees were within the expected range. Levels of preexisting antibodies and the time since last vaccination played a major role in determining success rates.